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THE FREEMAN AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR PERFORMERS IS CERTAINLY GREAT FROM MY FIRST AD, I GOT 67 ANSWERS."---GEO, E, BUNDY, PHI ELPHIA, PA. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL HILLES THE FAVORITE FOR NATIONAL CHAIRMAN NIS ELECTION MEANS A SQUARE DEAL Peace in the Public Schools Bruce Wins "Hands Down" Tait to Denounce Lynching The Leadership Problems. Thompson's National News Bureau. With President Taft 's swinging 'round the circle' defending his administrative acts, the campaign of 1912 may be said to have launched the national committee meets the members of the chair and place for the holding of the next convention. Some have taken the view that there should be no action taken on the chairmanship until after the nomination and hold over, as Mr. New in 1908. The more aggressive and more experienced leaders are insisting that the electorate of a chairman be made a part of the program. They correctly hold that next year the program will be no more and there is no time to lose in getting the clans together in working shape. Since Mr. Taft is certain to be the nominee, and Mr. New is acceptable to Mr. Taft every argument to the position of Chairman at once to allow him to adjust all fraction differences within the party and form a compact organization in advance of the national convention. The colored republicanism with the headed white friends in insisting upon the formation of a chairman of the national committee in December and with particular urgence that the mantle of authority be placed upon the shoulders of Chas. D Hilles. The Problem of Leadership. It is not thought there will be any agronomic struggle for leadership among the colored men in the coming campaign. There is so much to be done to put the Negro element of the party in fighting that calling for such a variety of talents that there will be work for all and amends of glory for all. Among the office-holders, the Ralph W. Tyler will be at the head of the party and be present inside will be in every worship from the outside. As a matter of fact, the party will be in the field to finish his work. Messes, Terrell, Lewis, Cobb, McKinley, Johnson, Napier and all of the administration allies will do their part to bring victory to the G. O. P. The newspaper press here and elsewhere, know their business and will attend to it to a queen's name to offset the sentiment among a very large contingent against the activity of the shareholders, etc., it will be necessary to have in connection a non-officeholding manager—a man of human nature and a good judge of human nature and a platform orator, who can expound the party in effective fashion and set the pace for the other "spell-made" work. The man we name for this is none other than John C. Dancy of and he with them, utilizing Mr. Dan-ity as the责任in的correlated representative of the most of this and there can be no con-gnal no conflict of authority or per-dain to jealousies. Let every man stand in his place and do his full duty. Not the leader, but many leaders—each charged with a specific task, is the plan that will win. Get wise! A "Tennessee" Five-Dollar Bill. you taken the pains to study carefully the new $5 bill just issued from the Treasury. The first of this denomination to bear the signature of James C. Carver as Register is about this greenback is its face about this greenback is that it a veritable "Tennessee bill." On its face appear the signatures of J. C. Napier as Register, both Lee McCung as Treasurer, both sons of Tennessee, and there appears the president of Tennessee, President Andrew Jackson, another man of Tennessee. No other bill ever issued bears the imprimatur of three men from Tennessee who volunteered for this case was first noticed by J. C. Napier, who called the attention of her brother, the bill is having a big run among the banks and people of the State of Tennessee. Mr. Napier for Treasurer—Maybe. The Hon. J. C. Napier may one day be Treasurer of the United States. Stranger things have happened. From a source deemed reliable, comes a rumor that at a recent meeting of the United States Congress, for Treasurer was practically decided upon. Just before the matter could be finally adjusted, somebody worked up a scare about the "social complications" in the case of a man having a legro in such an exalted position, this scare was of a piece with the racket that a bunch of bourbons tried to stir up with reference to the appointment of Mr. W. Lewis the assistant attorney-Gen. of the Treasury offered to the Dr. W. T. Vernon later made it possible to provide for Mr. Napier in the office of register, and there the polished Tennessee was stationed; and there he is to-day, being the place with credit and distinction. A whisper comes via wireless that by and by Mr. Lee McClung, the present Treasurer, may be called higher by President McClung, the original purpose with reference to Mr. Napier will be revised, and the latter will be named as Mr. McClung's successor. though this name is mere gossip it is please to mention the elegance of the fancy, and warms the cockles of the Negro's heart. President Taft could not perform a service that would bring to him a larger degree of popularity among the employees of the company, make this rumor an accomplished fact, and open to the race another new door of hope. As United States Treasurer, Mr. Napier would reflect credit upon the enthusiasm that would fill the office with grace and dignity. Peace in the Public Schools. There is peace in the public schools—even if we had to have a menace of bloodshed to bring about this happy consummation. Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce is master of the situation. Superintendent Davidson will retain him, having nothing to warrant a change in the office he has so efficiently administered. The rank and file of the patrons of the schools are satisfied with Mr. Bruce. Problems of patronage and pull do not unbalance the mental poise of the new man from Nebraska. Mr. E. C. Williams at M Street High: Dr. W. Bruce Evans at Armstrong Manual Training; and Dr. Lucv E. Moten at Normal School No. 2, are all giving eninent satisfaction, and there will be no changes. There is no likelihood that any member of the Board of Education will resign on account of the Bruce episode. Mr. Bruce has shown moderation and re-straint that is remarkable, and through out the long and the short, he has had both a sense of say. Not one direct statement can be attributed to him, touch- he has spoken frequently, but always on some phase of the work of the schools, to which he has given his undivided attention. Teachers and pupils alike are free in saying that Mr. Bruce is unquestionably the best-equipped and able educator that has ever headed the colored schools in the District of Columbia. Miss Nannie Burrough's School Wins Prize Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, principal of the National Training School for Girls, at Lincoln Heights, D. C., was too busy with the Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville, Tennessee, but accepted an invitation to send an exhibit of the products of the institution. Word comes of the new premiums given by the exposition, the judges being made up of white men and women of the South, all experts in their special portions for the indefatigable Miss Burroughs, and shows in unmistakable terms the fine quality of the training that our girls are getting at her great school. The experience is busy overseeing the erection of her new $50,000 building. The completion of this structure will give the school a spacious dining hall, additional classroom facilities. She made a pronounced hit at the recent meeting of the National Baptist Convention at Pittsburg, and raised $25,000 for her students making for it a host of new friends. Musical critics are praising very highly Miss Burroughs's new production entitled, "The Negro Haughty Tough Event." She will sing for it and music are by Miss Burroughs, and it was sung with marked success at the last commencement by Miss Ophene Worter. Porter will find themselves amply rebuked by taking a trip out to Lincoln Heights and studying the work that Miss Burroughs is leading in the development of the heads, women and hands of the girls and young women of the race. The Zion Bishops at Knoxville. At the recent meeting of the Bishops' Council of the A. M. E. Zion church at Knoxville, Tenn., these significant actions taken taken by bishops of Deces for influence upon the history that is to be made next year. In view of the fact that that Mr. John C. W. Corn was appointed to Deces for the District of Columbia, has just finished a service of twenty-five years as editor of the publications of the Zion connection, he was voted that a suitable testimonial was sented at the meeting of the General Conference at Charlotte, N. C. next May. This is in recognition of his valuable service of the church and for his patriotic services in various state and national offices. By a unanimous vote, Bishop G. W. Corn was recommended for a seat on the Jones Presbyterian church to succeed the late Bishop Abram Grant. A test vote for the favorite candidates for the Bishore, resulted in first place for Dr. S. L. Corrothers, the general financial secretary, by a big margin. Dr. S. L. Corrothers, of this city, was second; and Dr. G. C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, ran third. This is a pretty strong index of the general temper of the Zion Continued on Pare Four. THE CHRISTIAN. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL The A. M. E. Conference to Meet at Lexington.—Madam Azalia Hackley Gave a Recital at the Normal Institute.—Normal Heights . is Being Built UP.—Personal and Social News. By Hardin Tolbert. 425 Washington Street, Old Phone 654. Frankfort, Ky. The A. M. E. conference that is to be held in Lexington is one of the largest and intellectual body of Christian people that has assembled there since the time of the Reformation. The conference will convene October 18-22, in the grand old Blue Grass center, and preparation is being made to entertain thousands of people from all over the state. The attendees will be given the rates are given to all desiring to attend this assembly, and members from all denominations will be there to witness this event. The location in the state is a large number of people from this city will pay a large tribute to the Blue Grass center, the most desirable place and alighting in the state. The hospitality that is extended there has cannage more people to come to the city than any other place in the state. Bishop Shafer, one of the most prized men in the United States will preside that intellectual body of Christian people. * * * Madam Azalia Hackley will give a retiring song recital and vocal demonstration on Friday, October 11, at 8 p.m. Madam Hackley is one of the best soprano singers in the United States. She has at least 10 years of experience encouraging thoughts and presents the youth; she does a lot of missionary work in seeing that the young and deserving persons who have the musical talent are included in some school at her own expense. Normal Heights, the most desirable settlement for colored people is situated on the border line of the city limits and is next to the Normal Institute. All of the city are owned by respectable citizens, whose intention is to build, so that they will be close to an institution so it will not be inconvenient to send their children to school, W. T. Silver of the First Baptist church, has built a nice mansion up there and many other people are following him with desirable residences. The people of this city are to have a mayor and municipal government as they do at Mt. Bayou, Miss. Miss Louise McKenny is very ill with her eyes. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson united in their family a sweet little girl Saturday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Batty is very ill at her residence on Helm street. Mrs. Mary Belt spent a day in Louisville visiting friends. Mr. Fred Coleman, of Midway, is in the city to enter the Normal Institute. Mr. Thomas Washington spent a day in Louisville, attending the races. Miss Ever Tracy is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Maggie Brown, and other relatives. Mrs. Luly Buckner, of Dayton, and Miss Nellie Ren took a delightful lunch with Mrs. Lucy M. Young. Ethe Education Convention that is in session this week at Stantford, Kv. has as delegates the following: Mrs. T. L. Brooks, state secretary; Mrs. A. D. Coleman, and Mrs. F. Hocker, of the First Baptist church, and Mrs. Minnie Jackson, of the Corinthian Baptist church. Miss Annie Robertson ha sreturned from Franklin, Ind., where she spent a pleasant vacation with friends. Mrs. Julia Dentis is recovering from the paralysis. Mr. Riley is improving from a hard spell of fever. Mr. John Ellis is improving after a few weeks illness. Mr. Laura Sutton is a great deal better after a hard spell of lagripe. Mrs. Lizzie Caleboun is improving after a long spell of sickness. Mrs. Frances Harris is able to be setting up with the fever. Mrs. Ogie Harris is a great deal better from a long spell of sickness. Mrs. V. Louis, of Georgetown, passed through en route to Louisville. Mrs. Charles Mack, of Springfield, O. is visiting her parents at Midway. Misses Lizzie Jackson, of Georgetown, passed through here enroute to Louisville. Mrs. Wilson, who has been in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. Handy, left for Chicago. Mrs. Edward Slaughter, who has been in the city visiting Miss Katie Willis, left for Lexington. A call meeting of the Household Ruth at the Old Fellows hall. Sunday afternoon, to arrange for the burial of Mrs. Press Martin. The federation of women meet Sunday afternoon at the Corinthian Baptist church. Misses Malinda Williams, of Midway, and Margie Williams of Montana, were in the city to be the guests of Miss Jessie Allen at the Normal Institute. Misses Saddie Parrent and Lilia Ellis spent a few days in Louisville, visiting friends. Captain James Butcher's baseball team beat the Shelbyville team by a large majority. Mr. Hardin Tolbert was in Midway and delivered a lecture at the public school of which Prof. Bean is principal. Mr. Warren Robertson, of this city, entered the Hampton Institute, Va., in the agricultural department. Misses Gay and Adams gave a festival for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, which was a large success. Brown and Brown orchestra gave a first class dance at the Odd Fellows' hall Saturday night and a large crowd was in attendance. Miss Mary Banks, who is a member of the senior class at the Normal Institute, spent a few days to be the guest of her parents at Midway, Ky. Many receptions were given in her honor while at home. Misses Mittie Gudgle and Maggie Kibby went to Versailles in an auto party with Messrs. Jackson and Vant, of Louisville. Mr. Clarence Timberlic, a former student of the Normal Institute, is mak- CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO HACKLEY RECITAL TO BE A BRILLIANT AFFAIR SWASTIKA CLUB GIVES SWELL DINNER Dr. D. P. Roberts Favored for the Bishopric—Lett's Cafe the Scene of a High Class Entertainment—Social Flashes. (Chicago Special.) A lady that has traveled extensively in the old countries and has heard Madam E. Azalia Hackley in Paris and London, has written Mr. Lewis a splendid letter, commenting among other things she said: "I was gratified to learn that there was to be given in Orchestra Hall on October 19, when I was going to perform, I had the pleasure of hearing her in a splendid musical program at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. This is Philadelphia's most exclusive ample of music for performing, giving every consideration and reviewed at length by the daily press of that city. The entertainment while giving me music memory the singer, I did not hear her again until some years ago when I happened to be in London and saw her住 Hall. Personally, I am not a technical musician, but in a modest way, I am an admirer and highly appreciate good music. The singer has allowed me to be slightly discriminatory in line and I know that if this lady could interest artistic London to the extent that she be invited to sing in a hall where Jennie Lind, Adelia Paul and the great composer of the music have must be an artist of more than ordinary capabilities. shall avail myself of the opportunity of her being in Orchestra Hall on October 19, because I know I shall be delighted with her well chosen program and instructed by her discriminatory and correct vocal demonstrations. I will give their support to this exceptional artist. Her wide acquaintance among musical white people engaged in music will give her a percentage of their patronage. Perhaps no woman has done more for disseminating knowledge and inspiring love for music along its highest and cultured lines as has Madam Hackley. The letter voices the sentiment of the people of Chicago and from all indications Orchestra Hall will be packed on the night, Miss Wooley, of the evening, Miss Wooley, of the Fred Douglass Centre will tender Madam Hackley a reception which will be the elite social function of the occasion. The Swastika Club, composed of a number of the finest young men of the city, gave a dinner on Sunday afternoon at Dumas Hotel. Only the members of the club were present with The Freeman correspondent guest. A very delightful seven dinner was served in pamp and style. Following the serving of the dinner, the guest spoke on the "Courtesy and Polite Communication Race." From this discussion, others spoke on how best could men of to-day help young women from straving in bad associations and finally getting out of the pale of decent social status. The result being that the club may set some rules from the discussion which may govern the members. Present were: Messrs. Ab Marshall, Ben Martin, Faustin Delaney, Jas. Myers, Wm. Howes, Ben Jrocket, Ethan J. Marshall, Vincent E. Sanders, Wm. Hodge, Alonza Isebell, James A. Mundy and Cary B. Lewis. The name of Dr. D. P. Roberts, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, is upon the lips of everybody in Chicago. The people favor him for bishop, saying that he is the best bishop elected since the birth of the great A. M. E. connection. Dr. Roberts is the choice of the Iowa Conference. Last Friday night, Lett's Cafe was a scene of high class entertainment. It looked as though Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Frank I. George and Mr. Robert, of New York, had arranged for a delightful surprise. Just before the closing hour, Messrs. Young and Leon Diggs, of this city, were called upon to sing. They did so and in the presence of a class of people dining, made a decided hit. Their numbers were followed by a recitation from Mr. White, "Jim Bledsoe" was the title of the selection. The piece was rendered admirably well and Mr. George was well and well and well. She spearied number, which was received with much applause. Miss Bessie La Belle sang a very sweet number. Mr. Holden played a number of high class selections on piano and ball pitcher made a speech. Surely, everybody present enjoyed themselves. --- Dr. Mooreland, International Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association is the president of George Cleveland Hall. As to his length of s'ay we have not been able to learn. Mr. Raleigh W. Thompson, who is in position with Phil E. Feld of the St. Paul Inn, has been at St. Luke Hospital for an operation on his eyes, performed by Dr. Alport, a specialist. Mr. Thompson's place is at 2121 State street. Mr. Leon Motts is greatly pleased with the splendid audiences that are being present each night and is strongly strengthened and the cast is under direction of Mr. Jerry Mills, one of the best stage managers in the country. Every night there are box parties and the house filled. The play may run three weeks or more. People living in the vicinity of thirty miles are coming to see "Tallaboo." Mr. Louis Evans, of the Lyre Theatre, Louisville, Ky., was in the city last week. Mr. Madden, treasurer of Provident Hospital, is ill at his home on South Wabash avenue. Mr. Will Taylor, musician at the Lyre Theatre, is expected in this city soon. Messrs. Tom and Ralph Motts are looking after the business interests of the Pekin Cafe. Downs and Gomez are making a hit each night at the Pekin during staging of Tallaboo. The Twentieth Century Whist Club will play whist on Saturday afternoon of his week. Mrs. George Cleveland Hall is president. Its ownership is composed of the bon tons of Chicago. They are planning to attend the Hackley recital in elaborate gowns. Mrs. Jacob Johnson has returned to the city after being at Sioux City, Iowa, for four months. Mrs. Johnson resides at 2840 Dearborn street. Montague, the famous news vendor, is still on his job. He handles weekly five hundred Freemans on the streets of Chicago. Col. John R. Marshall has bone East to attend the annual meeting of the National Guard Association. The Colonel is one of the big delegates from Illinois. The "I WILL BOOSTERS' CLUE" has purchased twenty tickets for the Hackley recital. Miss Gonzales Porter and mother from Denver, Colo., arrived in the city last week to attend the Hackley recital, a musical event for the Misses Hearts, at Wabash avenue and 32d. Miss Alberta Bradford, who was in the city several weeks, stopping at 3254 Wabash Avenue and returned to her home at Winnipeg, Canada. It is reported that Mr. Clarence White will be in city some time in November. The date of management, is not known as yet. Mr. W. H. Smith is doing some very creditable newspaper work in this city for a local paper. He is one of the most well informed theatrical men in Chicago. Miss Olivia E. Givens, of Junction City, Kansas, will be married to Mr. R. Jackson is a well known man of this city. They will have apartments at 3440 Wabash avenue. Misses Johnson and Roper are back on the "stroll" again and were seen at the Monogram on Monday night. They have been gone nine weeks and reports are from managers that they have been hits everywhere played. Mr. Delos Bell, of Evanston, Ill., is one of the young men that is a credit. Mr. a newspaper writer also in the insurance business. He is taking quite an interest in things that redoubts to the betterment of the race at Chicago's neighboring town. Mrs. Marie Burton Hyram has abandoned her trip West. She will be in the city to take part in the annual dance concert of Mr. Frank P. George at Oakland and the insurance business. He is taking quite an interest in things that redoubts to the betterment of the race at Chicago's neighboring town. A party is being arranged to go to Paris, France, next year. Dr. H. Reginald Smith will be sure to go for he is planning to study and make some researches in medicine. Mr. Alfred An-Neal Lewis is in H. Forest" and Dr. Leonard Lewis will, it is said, accompany Mr. Anderson. Among the big politicians at Springfield last week were a. N. Fields, Wm. D. Neighbors, J. T. Brewington, Rev. A. M. Reeves, Madam Chin Chua, A. Miller, H. S. Brown Chas, A. Griffin, Rev. Jennifer, B. J. Johnson, Rev. Callsi and E. H. Wright. Oscar DePrist was also on hand at the headquarters of the Republican 0% ces. The National Mite Missionary Convention will meet in this city November 9 to 13. Delegates are expected here from all parts of the country and a representative from each state. The Methodists are making great preparations for the occasion. Mrs. Norm F. Taylor is taking a prominent part in the coming meeting. Mrs. Daniel Murray, of Washington, D. C, wife of the Mr. Murray, of library at the capitol, is being elaborately entertained here. Last week she was entertained by Mrs. M. Murray, of Marshall and Miss Essie Arnold and given a theater party at the Blackstone and on Tuesday of this week was entertained at luncheon by Mrs. John Fry in the Canford apartments. A large number of the elite were present. Sunday was "Red Letter" day at nearly every church in the city. It was the day when Madam Hackley have experienced for sometime and they were out in large numbers. Each minister made it his personal duty to make the announcement of Madam Hackley's retiring recital. All were in heart accord with class entertainment that is to be given. Some went so far as to tell their congregations to buy their tickets early so as not to crowd th lobby and others spoke to the greatest artist, still others urged that going to Orchestra Hall that they should be in their best deportment for the eyes of the citizens will be upon them, hence the first act of such a magnificent edifice on the boulevard. Rev. 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(OLD STAR FUNDING) CUBA IS THE NEGRO'S LAND OF PROMISE Golden opportunities for the Negro in Cuba. No color line. Indigenous men make fortune on small investment. Soil rich. Land cheap. Free Climate. On Railway. Ready market for Produce. Growing season, number of crops. All other vegetables three crops. Fancy. Winter market of North pay big price for all you raise. Grape fruit. Oranges. Mangoes. Mangoes sources of wealth. I have special offer for colored men. Land $30 an acre. Easy terms. Agents Wanted. Good commission. Write today. CHARLES ALEXANDER $56 Tremont Street. BOSTON. MASS. U. S. A. THE FREEMAN Can be found each week at the Northern Star Dining Room, Jamison and Jamison, proprietors, 78 E. Long street, Columbus. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. The Gunter High Brown's Go Down in Shameful Defeat During the Closing Baseball Game of the Season—S. S. Street's Birthday Anniversary Celebrated by Walters at Sanitarium. ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST. Not long since twins were born of a Philadelphia Negro woman. One was black, the other white. In the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, Africa, the natives have practically no civil rights. They cannot vote or hold office or perform any duty pertaining to citizenship. They are denied the school advantages afforded to whites. In the city of Buenos Aires stands a statue erected by white men to a Negro soldier who refused to haul down the Argentina flag at the bidding of the Spaniards and was shot as a result during the first Argentina revolution. Thomas Richardson, for thirty-three years postmaster of Port Gibson, Miss., has resigned. Richardson was the only Negro in Mississippi in a town of 100 or more people. He began on the job continuously in 1870, except when Cleveland was president. Twenty years ago, the Georgia State Normal and Industrial College was established near near Savannah, Ga., with Major R. R. Wright of Richmond county at its head. He was the first and only head the school has had. The school is supported by the state from the Morril and other funds. The city council at Bonham, Texas, has passed an ordinance providing that no one may sell peanuts on the streets of Bonham until he has suffered the amputation of both legs. The purpose of the ordinance to permit an aged Negro who has been injured by a vehicle or bodied competition in the peanut selling line. . . . As an evidence of their esteem and respect, the colored people of New York recently presented Mayor Gaynor with a loving cup. The presentation committee was headed by Bishop Alexander Waters. The exercises took place in the Alderer's Garden at the Palmetto Hall where elaborate and interesting program was carried out. --- The government pays the West Indian laborer on the canal ninety cents a day, furnishes him with free lodgings in quarrelsome quarters, and day for ten cents each, a total of thirty cents a day for the actual expense of living. On the balance of sixty cents a day the West Indian Negro can get rich, compared with his opportunities at home. . . . Governor Cole J. Blease of South Carolina, who is willing to succeed Senator Tillman in the Senate It that gentleman told me that he was the Convention of the Independent Order of Railway Mechanics recently in Cleveland, O. The Governor was at the Hollander college when he met a gentleman attested men when a metro barber attempted to push his way through the crowd. The THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. boy yelled "gangway." Mr. Please raised his cane and delivered a healthy swat on the bell boys' back and then made a grab on the wall. He then slapped South, sah, they hang 'em for insultin' white people in that way," explained the irate Governor. According to reports submitted to the State Corporation Commission, the Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., and the Bank of Richmond, Septembrer 1. The bank owns $144,000 worth of estate, the handsome bank building alone being worth $132,320. The bank has recently been selected as one of the depositions in the Reformers. John Mitchell is president. One of the most prolific sculptures at the meeting of the Welsh National Trustedfellow at Carmarthen was Miss Alice Longfellow, the daughter of the poet, and it was quite in the fitness of things that she was a sculptor. The Mackyridge-Taylor, the Negro composer, who has been one of the musical adjudicators at the Eisteddfellow, and whose musical setting of Longfellow's "Hawatha" is by common consent destined for funeralty. --- Because he believes that under present conditions it is impossible for the Negro to prosper in Southern Oklahoma he should race in triple races. Dove Dostner, a Negro raceholder,ader has announced that he will head a band of fifty Negroes in an expedition to colonize in Liberia. Costner says he has been invited to go with him, willing to go with him. He wishes to join with other Negroes all over the country in organizing a general exodus. It is said that the first ambition of a West Indian Negro child is to carry things on its head, in imitation of its parents. Frequently a Negro will be seen umbrella balanced horizontally on his head! Once in a while one may be seen to get a letter from the post office, place it on its head, weight, down with a stone, and carry it anywhere any apparent knowledge that he is executing a croup stunt. The jury at Coatesville, Pa., returned indictments against Charles E. Umsted, chief of police of Coatesville, and Stanley Howe, a policeman, charging them with the murder of Tucker, an insurance agent and Walter Markward, the latter two being charged with murder. Judge Bolt to whom the trial was adjudicated ted the two police officers to bail in the sum of $2000 each and committed Tucker and Markward to prison without bail. Bail was furnished for the two policemen. Miss Davis, promoter of dramatic art, has a history full of striking incidents. She is a native of Baltimore, but has made her home for the most part in Washington. She was the first colored woman in the office of the record of deeds. She evinced at an early age an aptitude for a stage career and was trained under Miss Marguerite Cunningham, a cousin of seriously in Washington in 1883, being introduced to an immense audience by the Hon. Frederick Douglass. Emmett J. Scott's admirable Atlanta address on "Vocational Training," has attracted nation-wide attention. It was the first of many training programs on this very essential system of education. Education for culture is desirable, as Mr. Scott points out, but the hard and fast fact is that the Negro, in his present position, is the most powerful greater emphasis upon the training that promises the speediest results in assuring his bread and butter—that renders him a better worker in the world will permit him to do. Before w e can make the best life, we must first make a living. Mr. Scott is one of the races nearest to the end of the world. Vocational training is the pressing demand of these times. Mr. Scott has struck a keynote—Exchange. White and Negro longshoremen of New Orleans will affiliate. Grand President T. V. O'Connor said in his address: "The black man has got to play fair with the white man. We can play fair with the black man. We are not going to attempt to take up the social equality, but we can if we achieve the proper organization bring out industrial equality. To you colorless men we will say you must stand ready to assist you to get the same wages and working conditions that he enjoys but you must stand ready to assist yourself. We must go about the formation of the Southern district with the purpose in view of other, and we must be ready at all times to render assistance on all occasions when needed. I would rather go home tomorrow morning seeing this meeting a failure than to see any agreement or promise made here broken afterward." The Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association furnishes a most remarkable instance of racial co-operation and progress in the strides it has made the last few years. Organized less than ten years ago with one branch office, two agents and $50.00 worth of insurance outstanding. It now owns an office at the state of Alabama and Kentucky—boasts of $8,000 satisfied policyholders—has placed more than a million dollars worth of insurance in Negro homes and employs more than 600 men and women. It has the distinction of being the first County attorney admitted to do business in the state of Kentucky and the further distinction of having its president sign a bank check for the purchase of bonds for a larger amount than any colored man had ever drawn before. He served as Herndon, President; E. W. Howell, Secretary, and T. K. Gibson, General Manager. VALDOSTA. GA. Three Sad Deaths and Other News Items. By Willie F. Williams. Special to the Freeman. Taken by the younger brother of Mr. G. W. Daniel, died at the home of his brother, $30 W. Savannah avenue. Thursday night, October 5. He was about nineteen years of age and a popular young man. Mr. Ben Benjamin, an old citizen of this city, passed away at his home in Mill Lane on Thursday, October 5. Mr. Lang Howell, one of Lowndes counties most progressive farmers, passed away at his home on this city on Thursday, Oct. 5. He owned 1,300 acres of good farm lands and a supply of everything that makes farming a rewarding and valuable valued at $50,000. Misses Blanche Jones and Gertrude Hardy left Sunday night for Claflin University at Orangeburg, S. C. Misses Blanche Gaines and Cora Garyhill attended Augusta where they will attend Haines Institute. More young men left for Georgia State College at Savannah last Tuesday morning than can be remembered, but among them are John Chavise, Gartrell Gaines, Simpson and Hansell Mose. About nine others went. Miss Caroline Byrd also left for Georgia State. Simpson and Miss Ophella Larkin are in Tuskegee. Charley Miller is holding his own in Hampton Institute, Virginia. Julius Bryant spent the summer at Atkinson, where he has gone back to Lincoln University. Pa. where he spent the summer. Miss Maude Stafford has returned from a visit to Marietta, Atlanta, Rochester, N. Y., and New York City. She also visited Canada while away. She spent Sunday at Moultire. Purdue is expected to bring the goods from Moultire soon. Mr. Arthur Zanders has purchased a fine auto. It is a 30 horse-power Cadillac. F. L. Rice, Jr., is his up-to-date chauffeur. See Wilma Priebe Williams for the American Institute streets, "The Daylight Corner." on Saturday at Dockett's Drug Store. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FERMAN J. H. Robson, of West Lincoln avenue, is laid up with rheumatism. The Caterers' and Walters' Association will give their reception Monday, October 28. Arthur Thomas, of West Madison avenue, is the guest of relatives and friends Buy a Jewel and Save Fuel If everybody knew the advantage of Jewel Heaters Few Others Would Be Sold Because they are superior heaters in every respect. They burn the heavy smoke and soot of soft coal, thereby con- suming less coal and giving more heat. We sell heaters ranging in price from $9 to $30 CREDIT EXTENDED L. D. Tyler & Co. 35-37-39 North Capitol Ave. (Just Around The Corner) Agents for the Big 3 Vacuum Washer. Two weeks free trial BEFORE USING TOPEKA, KANS. By John A. Spotts. Special to THE FREEMAN Dr. W. T. Vernon, special supervisor under the Department of the Interior, took President Taft's private man for a drive over the city. Dr. Vernon was given a hearty reception by the entire presidential party in the parlor car. Alighting from the platform, he was eased warmly by the hand by a crowd of his family members among whom were Mr. Mulvane, Capper, Govsman, Hocken, Senator Curtis and Congressman Scott. The corner stone laying of the M. E. Church, Twelfth and Buchanan streets took place Sunday afternoon. Masonic lodges of this city conducted the ceremony and marched to the church, headed by Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band. The principal address was delivered by Rev. C. G. Fishback... Hon. W. W. Fisher, of Western University, was present at the laying of the masonry stone. G. A. A. Hall... Rev. J. E. Edwards and family are here for an indefinite stay... Prof. J. F. Lane, president of Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., was in the city this week the guest of Rev. J. A. Hamlet... Miss Gustava Brewer, of Centralia, Kansas, and a former Kansas University student, is now on the Plaindealer staff... Napoleon Paul Dudley, Ph. D., met with great success in the introduction of the "Arno-American Ancestral Birthright Creed" this city and is now in St. Joseph, Mo., carrying the work into the home of his race for the uplift of the moral conditions. Have you Tetter Eczema ? Does your Scalp Itch ? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff ? If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment sent to any Address by Mail for $1.70 Make all Money Orders Payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send Stamps for Replies. AGENTS WANTED. Write for Terms Agents. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN Master L. Chandler was sick last week. Mr. and Mrs. Grant, in Glenwood avenue, were the guests of Mrs. John Chandler in Fonda avenue. Mrs. John Chandler was the holder of the mowell who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and was the lives a few days this week. Misses Goldie Cross and Adele Savlspaw have returned home after a visit in Chicago, the day when the Chicago the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. McGruder left Saturday for Hastings, Mich. Miss Louise Tucker has returned home after a two weeks visit for Chicago and the Wallace and Claude Evans went fishing at Saturday on the night in his fish. Miss One, boys, fishing is fine. Miss Maude Butler is making her home at the residence of the Master of Firm. Mr. and Mrs. Chardler was given at the home of Mrs. Ed. Tucker last Monday evening in honor of Mr. James Wilson and Mrs. Mitta Walker. The covers were laid in the box, the day when he was sent to the open spot by all. Mr. Henry Johnson gave a theater party last Sunday afternoon; and after the theater, Mr. Johnson, Miss Mabel Tucker, Mr. James Wilson, Mrs. Mitta Walker went to Smith's Cafe for supper. There will be dances at the Phoenix Hall, Thursday evening. Annelison, Mr. and Mrs. Chardler, has charged. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson have returned to Battle Creek, to make their future home, at 191 Kalamao-200 street. Mr. James McGunder is the top driver, but after a little again again, Mr. Coleman, of Bellevue, Mich., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. The wedding bells will soon be at the time. Mr. Henry Tucker is on the sick list. Don't forget your agent, Miss Gussie Berry. HAVE a splendid plot of ground suitable for such a purpose, situated as follows: Bounded on the north by the C., H. & D. R. R.; on the south and east by Burgess and Ritter avenues, and on the west by Butler avenue. There are several acres to be disposed of. Would like to talk the matter over with you. A full block of lots in Irvington at astonishingly low prices. A good, level lot on Hiawatha street at $800. These are business investments worthy of your immediate consideration. Call or write 1127 State Life Building, Indianapolis, Ind. Old. Main. 270 — PRONES — New. 407 B McCOMB, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Willie Scofield left last week for school. ..Mrs W. A. Wright has re- ceived a scholarship. turned home after a visit to her people, grandmother came Sunday to visit her mother....My advice to my colored sisters is to stay off the streets looking like you do. The backyard clothes do make you look like a clown and do clare the woman. Many a scoffer belttes the idea of church going, thereby dampening the ardor of many young man. Well, going to church is a good day baseball. While you are walking and talking carelessly about colored businesses and colored business men, your souls asking for same men for employment ask for same men for employment or daughter is to have employment outside of the position of a menial, it must come at the hands of a colored man. At the door of the church in Summit is a complete success. Dr. Baxton is very interesting in is work of conducting the services..... Prof. A. W. Jones is making ready for their work. The dining room was were white and green, and the same colors being extended over the lawn from the gate to the porch, with fifty lights hanging about. The dining room was fully furnished. The day greetings was served by Miss Beulah Gill. The guests numbered over one hundred and were received by Miss W. W. Jones. The full presents were given to the professor. Prof. Jones entertained the guests by singing and reciting. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. Seeing it being heated, the comb will be heated. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then after the bar is heated all the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Hexer is also suitable for curling hairs has a cover and can be carried in handbags. Fill with alcohol and light here MAGIC PATENTED DECEMBER TOP NELSON. B. C. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Irving Miller, of 6622 Champlain avenue, Chicago, Ill., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. L. Coleman. Mrs. Miller has had a pleasant visit and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the river. Mrs. Miller is also by her sister and Mrs. Carrie Moody who has recently returned from Winnipeg, after a very pleasant visit. The trio of ladies expects to attend the Spokane (Wash.) fair. On Mrs. Miller's request, Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Robert Moody send regards to all Indianapolis friends. The NewGuy Hotel The most exclusive Colored Hotel in Chicago. Private Dining Room for parties. Private bath 8312 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. MRS MATTIE BELL, Proprietor. ALPHONZO BELL, Manager Modern Bill-of-Fare Best Creamery Butter Home Cooking a Specialty 3100=2 State St., Chicago, Illinois TABLE DE HOTE SERVED FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY. Proprietor RUSSELL & DAGO High Class Entertaining Automobile Garage in connection. 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Tyler will be at the head of a great national Negro journal. Every Negro home will be graced by the presence of a Negro newspaper. H. P. and J. C. Ashbury may be codirectors of the Odd Fellows' Journal. Charles D. Hiles will be chairman of the Republican National Committee. E. H. Morris will give somebody a lemon that has not been squeezed dry. Bishop G. W. Clinton will be elected a member of the Jeannes Fund Board. Editors will know as much about running newspapers as the average layman. There may be a Negro Annex to the Panama Canal Exposition at San Francisco. Dr. Arthur M. Brown will be chosen president of the National Medical Association. Sensible women of the stage will "get wise" and give phony booking agents the "kibosh." Lord eGorge Washington Chivis may come to the United States Congress as the delegate from Hawaii, to succeed the Hon. Jonah K. Kalanionale, better known as "Prince Cupid." There will be peace in the colored public schools of Washington, Louisville and St. Louis. William Howard Taft will be re-elected President of the United States by the colored voters. Philadelphia will have a live Negro Business League, prepared to entertain the convention of 1913. B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, will be elected Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. Prof. Charles H. Moore will be made National Organizer of the National Negro Business League for life. John C. Dancy will be named as "the commander of the colored troops in the field" for the campaign of 1912. The Negro journalists of New York, Washington and Chicago will take weak and trips to "the land of harmony". George W. Harris, will be designated as "Dean of the Negro Press of Greater New York." Fred R. Moore may succeed in gratifying his burning ambition to be president of the National Negro Press Association. Certain traveling fakirs purporting to be newspaper men or promoters of industrial schools will find themselves behind the bars. M. M. Lewey, president of the National Negro Press Association, will be tendered a national banquet at the capital of the republic. Andrew J. Thomas, the new manager of the Howard Theater at Washington, will be recognized as the "Bronze Jack Haverly." Drs. J. S. Jackson, S. L. Corrothers, G. C. Clement, John Hurst and J. M. Conner will be bishops of their respective connections. Aida Overton Walker, Ella Anderson, Andrew Tribble, R. Henri Strange and Henrietta Vinton Davis will head strong combinations for the road. Register J. C. Napier will be elevated to the post of Treasurer of the United States, the place for which he is said to have been originally slated. Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. James E. Shepard will be linked in history as the South's greatest educational leaders and race benefactors. Dr. C. V. Roman will be chosen editor-in-chief of the A. M. E. Church Review, registering the popular sentiment of the reading people of the country. Ira T. Bryant will be the presiding genius over the consolidated printing plants of the great A. M. E. Church, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn. Rosce Conkling Simmons may be Supreme Grand Chancelor of the Knights of Pythias, as well as editor of a great southern journal of news and opinion. The correspondents will be able to convince the A. M. E. Zion Church that it ought to elect four additional bishops at the Charlotte General Congreence next year. The veteran quill-driver, T. Thomas Fortune, will be a fixture, instead of a makeshift on the editorial staff of the New York Age, which he made famous in other years. Associate Justice W. L. Houston will succeed B. J. Davis as Chief Justice of the Court of the G. U. O. of F. when the latter ascends to the chair of Grand Master. IN AND ABOUT PENSACOLA, FLA. (The Thomas News Bureau, 18 South Tarragonna Street, Phons $21.) last week from an extended tour in the Northern and Southern States. His many friends are glad to see him at home again. CORRECTING A MISTAKE. To the Editor, S. Tex., Sept. 29, 1911. Sir: I notice a sad statement that one of our writers made in saying that with the retirement of Major Jno. R. Lynch, we were without representation in the United States, and we have still three more in the army that are commissioned officers, viz: these officers, oung, a West Point graduate of the University of North Carolina, man of Troop I, of the Ninth regiment of Cavalry, at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo, a regiment, Next is First Lieutenant B. B. Russell, Next is Ninth regiment of Negro Cavalry, appointed quartermaster sergeant major Ninth Cavalry in 1900. Lieut. Davis is now in New York, and his armate receiving $3,000 per year. New Army green, Twenty-fourth Regiment of Negro Infantry, who was appointed quartermant from battalion sergeant major in the new military instructor at one of the largest Negro colleges in Ohio. I am yours. A. L. PACE, Late private Troop D, Cavalry, U. S. army LADIES VOLUNTEER — PUBLICLY GIVE THIS LADY, MADAME Mc NAIRDEE, THE PRAISE. For she is certainly worthy of praise that she has done for our homes. May God bless her and her days be long on earth. We praise her. Testimonials. To Whom It May Concern: I am a married woman and have been for ten years. I have only lived six months in my parish. I paid for home until I consulted this worthy woman. Two years ago, and since then, my home is taking her advice, has been that any family could wish. I am your sister in Christ. MRS. W. H. H. Mear dear readers, we are missing half of your life in misery and shame, worrying with a man that will not try once to please you, cherish or comfort you, and hold a bright light of good moral conduct when making home happy. Now, listen; if you worryed, cried and pleaded with him, and to no avail, you pray and let Madame McNairdey advise you. I know you will never regret it. My husband was a drunkard, run-abuse, and around, a gambler, a witch, a wicked witch, ever let live, until all at once, after reading so often of this woman, I took up courage and let her hear from me. oday. I will say it is on a stair-stops of I make a mule man in every respect. I will say it is as I have breath. She made my husband a man, a husband, a gentleman. My Dear Friends: I am now making my own volunteer statement because this lady has caused me to be so happy. I would like so much THE WESTERN WOMAN to give you my name, but I hope you know why. I went with a young man two years and we spent all the time. We were twice engaged and he would disapprove me, until I consulted this wonderful lady. Now we are married, and have been for near three years. He is so nice and kind to me. I told him a few months ago of this advice and he would not agree with me until he lost his job, and then made up his mind, and do you know that my husband has one of the best jobs of his life by consulting her. No matter what you want to do or know, let her hear from you, and I vow you will never regret it. I cannot help believing that she is sent of God to do just what she is doing, and you never hear of a thing ugly that she has done. I visited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and I never met a nicer lady. I am a Christian and a leader in a good many church clubs. We chatted a good deal of such things. I find her very entertaining. I am, as ever, her friend, MRS. JOSIE T. M. To Whom It May Concern. I have always been one of those that did not give any thought of this until about four years ago. I had a great trouble and it cost me almost every dime I had, and my mother asked me one day to tell some of this trouble to this woman that we read so much about in our papers. Mother says, "I feel that she can help you." I had to laugh with tears in my eyes, for I was in jail; then finally I said, "Suit yourself; anything now, so I come clear and get out of here." She let this woman hear from her and about me. We never can forget what this woman said in reply. She said in substance, "If you will pray and trust God, I will do the rest." And biess her to-day and forever. I was called to trial, and every witness that could be found spoke in my behalf, and those who did not could not be found. I was returned to jail twice and then set free. Do you blame me for saying she is a power unknown, to help those who seek her aid? I am now doing business for myself and making good. Every month I send her twenty dollars. I have done this for four months, and shall always divide my last dime with her. I am her friend at all times. Thousands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all who called. Don't put but one cell phone down with you as joyful as happiness. Don't delay. Highly endured by all the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T., United Order of True Missionary Church, and the humanity. The church society of her home, known by the name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an amazing gift. She deals in nothing to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. dress M.DAM M.CN. IRDEE, N.107 N. Sense A. A. A. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Positively no attention paid to letters without one dollar enclosed. EVERY LADY READ THIS. 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The smartest appearing carriages look slightly antiquated in these days. Indiana avenue, beyond the bridge, is improving just a "leetle" in the appearance of the business fronts. Brother Shank keeps up the good work. Another assignment of potatoes to be sold at reasonable prices. Booker T. Washington is carrying Texas by storm. Guess he would have made things hum in any other sphere, judging by his zeal as an educator. Editor Fortune, it seems, is to go right back to the New York Age. Well, it is difficult to think of the two disassociated. We've always thought that Thomas mourned his first love. Governor Marshall and friends of the proposed new Indiana constitution will carry the case to the last court. They have been non-suited, but are not satisfied unless the Supreme Court of the State speaks. We all might be learning to read and write, and learning the clauses of the constitution coming and going—forwards and backwards. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Mr. Marshall's constitution looks like a goner, but it might be galvanized into activity—you can't tell. The boys of Morris Brown College Atlanta, Ga., want Dr. W. A. Fountain, the newly-chosen president, to resign. A pretty spectacle, indeed—resigning at the behest of the boys, and on the score of "educational insufficiency." Why, he wouldn't do anything of the kind. He doesn't think the school should be run from the bottom upwards, but from the top downwards. Some are taking a tilt at Booker T. because he is not riding "Jim Crow" cars while touring Texas. He should not be expected to do different from others of similar standing. The theory seems to be that he should take his own medicine. Mr. Washington has never stood for the "Jim Crow" idea. He is so situated that it is not policy to say very much about it. We would not see Tuskegee hampered by a useless railing at the system. Mr. Washington's efforts will do as much, if not more than those of any one individual in unfixing the system. Hon. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue for the Second district of New York, has appointed Virgil H. Parks, a colored man, to the position of division deputy collector in his district. A division deputy collector is the highest grade of deputy collector under Mr. Anderson's supervision. Mr. Parks was formerly a trooper in the Twenty-fifth Infantry and in the Tenth Cavalry, and while with the latter was wounded at the battle of San Jaun Hill. He stood high in the civil service list for first-grade appointment. Collector Anderson is always "on the job" when it comes to opening new places to ambitious young colored men. Eli F. Ritter, a well-known lawyer, a white gentleman of this city, has been threshing out the old question of the responsibility of slavery. It seems to us that Mr. Ritter will only relate the events as they happened. The responsibility was general; but repentance and change were not general. We can't see much chance for a difference of opinion. And to some extent this repentance was only apparent. Slave labor was not profitable in some States. That these States got rid of the system as quickly as possible may not have been such charitable acts as they appear. There was, however, some remorse of conscience, individually, if not otherwise. George Washington was sorry of the system and emancipated his slaves at his death. Coatesville, Pa., evidently is trying to get back at the Negroes, owing to the scathing denunciation it received from thoughtful people because of the recent atrocious happening. This week the report goes out that a Negro attempted a nassault on a white school girl. Of course, we are not prepared to say that the report is a fabrication, pure and simple; but it looks very much that way. Coatesville is chafing under the lashes of the gods of retribution and would justify itself by the plea of "abundant cause." It is hardly reasonable that a Negro would be so bold as to attack a white girl or any child or woman criminally after what has so recently happened. And furthermore, there is but very little of that business going on—criminal assault. The report from Coatesville would have, seemingly, the impression obtain that Negroes are being maltreated for criminal assault; when, in fact, it is for everything other than that. The colored Y. M. C. A. is about ready to announce its intentions of making a grand effort for a commodious building for the future home of the members. Already the white Y. M. C. A. organization and prominent Indianapolis men have declared their willingness to help in the movement. Really they have agreed to bear the greater burden, knowing the colored men's inability to rear up such a building as will answer the purposes of the day. From what is understood $100,000 will be raised, $25,000 of which will come from the Jewish philanthropist Rosenwald, of Chicago, subject to the condition that the remaining $75,000 is forthcoming. The white Y. M. C. A. and white citizens agree to raise $60,000, thus leaving $15,000 for the colored people of Indianapolis to raise. The opportunity to get $85,000 given the colored people is so grand that they have no doubts about the $15,000 required of them. But this will not be a walk over. We must fight if we would win, and so forth. In about ten days the battle will be on. Every able man is expected to enlist and to see to it that none escape contributing to this movement of civilization and Christianity. There were sporadic attempts, and yet incessant in a way, to blot out slavery from the beginning, or shortly after the Dutch trading vessel landed the first slaves at Jamestown, Va., in 1619. Even in the South there was an effort in kind to get rid of the thing by noble-minded men and women who would have no part of a system which was their bequeathment in part. They, of course, were few and weak as compared with the myriad-voiced, full-throated demand of capital and development. But they did their part—registered against what, to their minds, was a sin. In our general abuse of the section we are more than apt to forget that the merciful were not strictly confined to any section. The early history of the Southeastern States, especially, is filled with bitter discussions of that day anent the subject of African slavery. Nor were the friends of freedom merely content to discuss. There were state enactments, also ordinances and decrees emanating from various sources prohibiting or limiting further importation and kindred measures, looking forward to the final elimination of the system. These friends were few in comparison, but staunch and true; and when旧 Sumpter let loose they cast their lots with the fortunes of the North; and a faithful remnant still remains as evidence of universal friendship from the beginning, and eternal. RILEY DAY OBSERVED. Indianapolis has chosen to observe a Riley Day in honor of our famous poet, James Whitcomb Riley. October 6, his birthday, was fittingly observed by the school children, by the various publications and the people in general. It's a poor citizen that has heard nothing of Riley. He wrote something for all; seemingly, preferred to linger with the lowly. Naturally enough the poet's age was discussed in connection with his birthday. He found it necessary to explain. He wrote to the little inquisits, the children, as follows: "The School Children: You are conspirators every one of you are—you have conspired to inform the general public of my birthday, and I am so old already that I want to for- Then Mr. Riley suddenly changed his mind; got on the Eva Tanguay feeling. "I don't care, don't care." Says he, "Don't care how old I am. In fact, it makes me so glad and happy that I feel as absolutely young and spry as a very young school boy—even as one of you—and to all intents I am. Therefore, let me be with you throughout the long, lovely day and share your mingled joys and blessings with your parents and your teachers." It will be noted that the great Riley easily changed in language, in his phrasing to that of the children, proving that he was en rapport with them. Had he been spurious he could not have gone the declivity without some awkward break. He took on the child heart and mind as our great Longfellow did when he wrote "The Children's Hour." He also loved the children; and while he did not write so much for them and to them as Riley, yet what he did say bore the unmistakable impress. When they would surprise and surround him—take him prisoner—all entangled in their caresses he also felt it necessary to speak: "Do you think, O blue-eyed banditti. Because you have scaled the wall, Such an old mustache as I am." Capitulation to the children is the theme rather than that of age. And it is a wonder that Riley, the bachelor, could have expressed himself so endearingly along that line. Perhaps he has felt the need of them—something very near and dear, and very innocent. And if he has he is not alone. Men and women who see much of the world finally learn that much of it is a cheat. They long for old days—the old ways, when things were what they seemed. Reliance is now locked up in one's own bossom—the Confdant, God. The little ones now most strongly appeal, even as to Him who said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." The secret of Mr. Riley's age has been wrested from him in this first annual observance of his birthday. He is fifty-eight years young or old, as one chooses to call it. The thousands that he has delighted will think of him as he will have it, that he is simply as old as he thinks he is. The mere calendar shall not triumph; but rather usefulness, the joy possibility, love and glory spread among mankind in their essence—in hoc signo vinces. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DALLAS, TEXAS. Greatest Fair Now Open—S. R. O. at the Central Nightly—Crimp Here; Face It, Don't Play Hide and Seek. Special to THE FREEMAN. DEATH CLAIMS DISTINGUISHED PRELATE, BISHOP JAMES A. HANDY OF A. M. E. CHURCH. BALTIMORE, Md., October 11. —The funeral of Bishop James A. Handy, who died here at his home, 1341 N. Carey street, last Thursday night after a five-hour look place yesterday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. church. The remains lay in state all of the morning and were reburied at the new church. The services were in charge of Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, of Wilberforce, Ohio. Bishop Wesley J. Caines, of Atlanta, and others were among the others to assist in the services. Interment was in the family lot at Laurel cemetery. The deap body was born in this city Decade 1836. He was left an orphan at an early age, and the only actual schooling was a brief three months at a local lavender school, when he was 1832. The Bishop Pankey, when pastor of Bethel Church, took an interest in young Handy and gave him private instruction. He was ordained in 1832. Bishop Handy was a member of the Sunday School of Bethel Church from the time he was five years of age up until his death. He served this church as sex educator, pastor, pastor, presiding elder and bishop. He was elected missionary secretary of the A. M. E. Church in 1862, serving until his death. He served pastor, pastor, pastor, New Orlean, New York, N. C. Washington and other places. He was selected financial secretary of the denomination in 1888 and was elevated to the bishopric in 1892. He was the pastor of Bethel Church in denomination. On account of declining health he was retired in 1908. He was married three times and his third wife (Mrs. Mary F. Handy), to whom he was married for 55 years ago, survives. Four grandchildren, a niece and a nephew also survive. UNION CITY, TENN. By D. D. Moore. Special to THE FREEMAN Union City has more business men and women than any town of its size in West Tennessee. It has five nice cafes, two barber shops and a joint stock grocery, which has a fine line of all kinds of goods on hand....Mrs. M. Toney is the most businesslike woman in this part of the State. She has a fine store and a fine line of goods on hand....Mr. James Overby, porter on the I. C. R., paid a visit here a few days ago to see his friend Mrs. A. Hill, who has been on the sick list. She is out again....Rev. A. H. Norris of the C. M. E. church, is having good success in his Sunday meetings, preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 7 p. m.,...At the A. M. E. church, Rev. E. M. Moore, Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.....The first Baptist church has closed its fall meeting and has added its members. Dr. E. W. Walker has a fine practice here in our city. Everybody is well pleased with him....Miss Callie Bond had a delightful time while visiting her brother and friends in Dresden, Tenn....Mrs. Ellen Petty had a nice trip to Martin to attend to some lodge business....Mrs. A. W. Fowler is on the sick list....Prospects are good for us to have a Business Men League here in the near future. Business is moving on nicely. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin have moved from Thomas street to West Federal street. Mrs. Jack Anderson served a three-course dinner Friday in honor of Mrs. Ervin. The dinner was a very delightful one. Being delayed in leaving on Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ervin and mother, Bessie Ervin, for a four weeks' visit. There will be a grand concert at the town hall Thursday evening, October 19, for the benefit of the Tabernacle BBaptist church. It will be held on Thursday, October 20, are invited. Miss Mary Lincoln is on the sick list this week. H. B. Lyons, of Akron, was the guest of Attorney and Mrs. Tabernacle BBaptist church. The Consulé Stewart Court No. 53 met in regular session Monday evening. An number of ladies gave a surprise on Mrs. Thad Wilson Monday evening. Mrs. Tabernacle BBaptist niversary. The evening was spent in music and games. York Jennings was called to Indianapolis, Ind. Friday, October 21, for a birthday surrogate for a ball in Excelsior Farms Monday evening, October 23. Prof. Boyle's orchestra will furnish the music. A number of ladies and gentlemen gave Pink a birthday surrogate for a ball in Excelsior Farms Monday evening, October 23. The evening was an enjoyable one and was spent in games and music. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN G. M. Jones, pastor of the Bethlehem African G. Jones, pastor of the Bethlehem African Episcopal church, preached in the morning on "Strong Power" and in the evening on the "Christian Race." Next Sunday will be Conference Sunday and Rev. E. T. Cottman, pastor of the Bethlehem African Episcopal Friday evening will be held the church conference and love feast...At Salem Baptist church the Sunday School anniversary will be held October 30 to November 3. The program is as follows: October 30 girls; night; October 31 Halloween; November 3; Christmas; November 3; music.; Mrs. Camelia Moss has gone to Los Angeles, Cal., for the winter....Misses Myrtle and Inca Moss will conduct the hair-dressing parlor at 51 North Walnut street....Mrs. Shaffer, of DeSoto, Ill., is here visiting Mrs. Sarah Merrill, of Mrs. Sarah Merrill....There was a candy pulling and party given in honor of Miss Sarah Wilson at 407 East Stoughton street on Friday evening, October 5. There were 24 present and they attended the Senior Philathea Bible class of Bethel A. M. E. church the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Hattie Dickson; vice-president, Miss Catherine Pope; secretary, Miss Hattie Carrillo; Miss Caroline Woodrow. Other officers will be elected at the next meeting. SOUTH BEND. IND. Mrs. Lucretia Jackson was tendered a pleasant birthday surprise Thursday evening, October 5, at the residence of Mr. Wade, the Town Hall street. Those present were: Messrs. John Wade, John Robinson, R. Tankard, Bridges, Fred Mitchell, Jesse Johnson, Harry Bridges, Todd Wade, Grace Grayson. The Misses Y2record18andP son; Mesdames Chas. Bell, Jessie Wade, L. Glore, Mose Milam. After enjoying a party at the town hall to partake of a sumptuous Dutch lunch, Rev. Allen preached an able sermon Sunday at the A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. Niles, a visitor in the city Sunday, October 7th...Don't forget the Hallow'en ball, LaSalle hall, Monday evening, American music by Artie orchestra. Also, American order of Owle. A good work. They will have a smoker soon in their hall. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Concluded from Page One. church in regard to the gentlemen leading for the Bishopric. Harmony Among the Capital Press. In spite of the fact that there may be some personal differences among the men of the church, they are supporting the unanimity of thought along the more important lines of activity. For instance: Each of the three papers here are favorable to the renomination of President Clinton; they are supporting Cunning Bruce for retention as Assistant Superintendent. They are in thorough sympathy with the policies enunciated by Dr. Booker T. Washington, and are ardent supporters of its President, Dr. W. P. Thirkeld. Here is a harmony of sentiment that ought to bring golden results to all the interests represented. The correspondents are all on good terms, and a love beast is among the things that have been New York, Baltimore, Chicago Cleveland and Boston will please sit up and take notice! President Taft to Denounce Lynching. It is expected that President Taft will denounce the crime of lynching in a most emphatic way in his message to the regular session of Congress in December. Some weeks ago, when a delegation of collored men and women called upon the President, and asked that he send in a special message on this matter, he could not see that any good purpose could be served at the time by taking up the subject, on account of the radical divisions on fiscal measures. He promised, however, that he would at the opening of the next session, express himself in bitter opposition to the infamous practice of taking human life, without recourse to law. Although the President, as a lawyer, realizes that lynching is a crime punishable only by the State, he is willing and anxious to set upon the crime the seal of his official condemnation as President of the United States. This will have a strong moral effect in crystallizing popular sentiment against the lynching evil. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. Concluded from Page One. ing good as editor of "The Voice" in Franklin, Ky. This energetic young man is the cause of such a large circulation of this paper through his brilliant editorials. Miss Mary Wilson died Thursday, Oct. 5, at Thorn Hill. For three years she has been ill and part of the time she has been a teacher. She is a full Mays. Rev. E. J. Jackson conducted the ceremony. Many white and colored paid a tribute to the deceased. Miss Marietta P. Madison, an accomplished musician, has opened a class at her residence, 105 Logan street. Miss Madison is a teacher at the Shelbyville high school and will arrive up here every Friday to teach this class. A grand reception was given by Miss Sydney Adams at the residence of her parents in Church street. The menu consisted of chicken salad and coquets, eggs, brick ice cream and cake. Those present were Misses V. Battie, E. Rosby, Mary Lindsay, Messy. Steward Henry, R. Nelson and Garritt Smith. Misses Chardy and Annie Devine, of Shelbyville, were in the city, the guests of Mrs. Rella Turner. Mr. Sylvester Krink and Miss Ethel Rosby were united in the bonds of holy matrimony at Mrs. Rosby's residence, Sunday, at 6 p. m. Rev. W. T. Silvey performed the ceremony. Miss Lissian Ellis, Sadie Parrent and Dora Wheeler gave reception in记忆 of Mrs. Rosby's life in Cincinnati. The house was decorated with flowers of all descriptions. The menu was served in three courses. Many of the dishes were served on the piano. This was one of the most enjoyable receptions that has ever been given in honor of a friend. Prof. Hamilton, of Lexington, was in the city. Prof. Hamilton's famous military band won the third national prize at the Knights of Pythias encampment concert at the Blue Grass park on Sunday, October 15, 1911. Prof. Hamilton was accompanied by Mr. William Conway for the Pythias Pittsburg Conservatory. now trap drummers in the Hamilton famous military band. Mr. Louis Twyman gave an auto party with the following guests: Messrs. H. Sloane, and M. L. Laughters, and M. L. Lexington Misses Katie Willis, Marle and Clint Ellis and Katie Gains. This part yhad a pleasant ride to Lexington. Mrs. Wilson, of Chicago, is in the city to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sloane, and as given her honor at the beautiful residence of Mr. Taylor. The menu was served in four courses. The table had many beautiful flowers in the center and was given a wonderful dining experience. Mr. Wilson said that she could not forget such hospitality as was shown her. Mrs. Press Martin died Friday night, October 5th, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. T. Slieve, from the First Baptist church Monday, October 5th, where a husband and other relatives, many of whom were prominent citizens. Miss E. B. Lee, the daughter of Mr. W. H. Lee, of Louisville, who is a teacher in the Bardstown public school, is recovering after a serious surgical operation and is able to be at her post of duty. Miss Lee is the teacher that knew she was considered while the Normal Institute to have a sweet extraordinary disposition. CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW. Adah Banks and the Two Sweets at the Monogram Theater. By Sylvester Russell. (Chicago Special) As a prime drawing card, Adah Banks turned people away at the Monogram on last Monday evening at every performance. Miss Banks' voice has now developed beauty of color as was indicated in the "Song of the Soul," but it remained for her to sing and play rag time in a most enchanting manner to bring her to the stage, she got of deafening applause. The "Tune" turned, more popular than on their last visits. Billy Sweet was there with the band, new and original. His song, "Nothing New," was great and the hypnotic dance used as a finale, was just the thing. Johnson and Roper returned to u sagin extreme rock, and the vibra Johnson in particular, scored in the monkey rag dance. Minstrel Morris, last but not least to mention, was a clever juggler but comical as well and the honors with the others on the bill. Manager Martin Klein seemed well pleased in the show and is to continue to give his patrons the best there is on the market. The Dahmanol Trio at the New Grands. The best thing on the bill at the Grand was the Dahmanol Trio, and they were in fine form. It's an act that is an act and the oftener you see it the better you like it. The rest of the bill which was white, introduced the Hamilton Bullock who co-hosted the Dewey's Dancing Dolls and the "Giant Trio," which had a good comedian to help them out, but their singing was good and the burlesque boxing, however evasive, was merry as can be. Iza Hampton and company, in "The Woman Tomorrow," was a most unnatural drama. Everything New at the Phoenix Theater. Manager Hammond has given the public great satisfaction in the moving picture line of late, if we are to judge by the large patronage which the Phoenix illustrates, songs are excellent. Among songs we have "One Flag at Last" and "Love in the Hills." There is a change of pictures every day. Tallabee Returns to the Pekin—Motts' Theater Again Crowded. Nathaniel R. Harper's five-act Negro drama, "Tallaboo," is with us again in all its radiance and enrichment of literature and domesticity. There were a few changes in the cast; the play is ever good quality, but there is most to be desired. But whatever of criticism I offer it must be accepted by the public as an aid to the players in the cast; the play rather than against it. The scene of the performance suffered retardency that must be more expedition in order to hold its interest and save it from tediousness. Mr. Hutchinson and his wife, Ann, with their parts, thur H. Dunwell, with their element of greatness as a natural character-comedian and Fanny Hall Clint was the center of attraction, especially in her emotional work. Mrs. Lacy has the same interest as Ann, with gowns. Miss B. Q. Fortson must certainly be praised for her much improved work. Mrs. Jennie W. Brown, as Tallaboo, and Albert Graham replaced Miss Lane and Mr. Harris, and they will be able to play the roles of Downs and Gomez sang in the reception scene, and their prison song duet from Trovatore took immensely. This play is certainly a story of great merit, that will be a great interest that its popularity will be strong and lasting. 'Tell your friends to be sure to see it. The Everlasting Farewell of Madam Hackley to Take Place at Ormastown Frank D. Withers and Miss Mae Moore Prove to be Real Musicians Something unexpected in the line of real musicians is the appearance in this city of Mr. Frank D. Witersh, of San Francisco, who plays and solist of considerable ability. He has a very brilliant record on the Pacific coast and was heard in Seattle during the fair. Miss Mae Moore, an excellent vocalist who plays the saxophone cleverly with every instrument associated with Mr. Witersh and every thing indicates that their coming to Chicago will be hailed with much pride and great approval, all people who understand music, that will hear them play. It was their duet from the sextette of "Lucia" that first attracted my attention to their proficiency. In point to that, I am sure to be something among the musicians of Chicago in the future. Miss Moore is also a fine pianist and more about them will be heard in the future. Carita Day is filling an engagement at Peoria, Ill., this week. Miss Mabel Giant is to give your correspondent a private banquet on the 15th inst. . . . Claude Wintrey and Walker Thompson have joined hands and will be seen in a new and original sketch at an early date. Walter Gurley, late policeman of the Grand theater, has severed his connection with the house. Mr. Gurley was popular and genial with all the patrons. George L. Wolfson, a singer and writer formerly of Louisville, Ky., through the influence of Will Dorsey, will probably soon place two of his compositions with the Blood-Koehler Music Company. Miss Hazel Harrison has written to a number of personal friends that she left this week for the East, and then to Bertha Sheehan. She the Hackley recital to be a hugh success. Mr. George Beeves, of the Monogram opera company, has been playing in the art of o frap drumming. He will not open a school, however, but the advancement of his latest protege will enable him to have an understudy. The bill offered at the La Verda this week includes Ethel and Orenia James, Lillian Brown, who by the way has been very ill, singing a piano piece; Dr. William Musician, and Dr. Wine singer and manager. This cate is patronized by a fine class of people. The Kolored Kandy Kids, Phil White Shad, Plenty and Mayme Selley are fill- ing dates for the Western vaudeville association and will soon fill time in Wichita consin and Iowa. They are singing Owls Lawns song, "I Changed My Mind." The Era Comedy Four sang for the governor of Michigan October 11th when a special train to Grand Rapids met with a royal reception at the banquet. Sias Frazier, of Jubilee fame, and of the Snuttuck" album, recently sent in high terms of thebert A. Williams appearance in a white costume in doing the race prejudice of white women. Mr. Williams gave a private interview to his friend Chester Cunningham and the writer, at his home on Wabash avenue. The Black Path! company played a week's engagement at the Bilou剧院 last week. I had a very pleasant chat with Manager Voelkel and manager Sissie Jones. I visited the dressing room, sat in an chair. She complained of a cold but there was no sign of any performance, but he even performed. Also had an voice interview with Julius Glenn, who is the most promising comedian I have seen since Ernest Hogan. The All Jabo Company of sensual Hindoo wonder workers in *Tricks the Ovent*, and with beautiful costumes has activity in Chicago and is playing dates in down town. Although this troupe has never played a colored theater, it is rumored that a manager Klein has offered a large salary to have the troupe play at the Monogram Museum and if they do, the engagement will fail in a sensation Manager Chester Cunningham is to have an interview with Mr. Klein during the present week. BIJOU THEATER, BESSEMER ALA The Bijou Theater has been taken over by the Grand Theater Company and has been given new stage, new scenery, and new lighting. Two shows are given at night, with the show on Saturday. The house was opened on Saturday, October 3rd, with the following bill: *Bob's Theater*, *Irwin, Stewart & Watkins*, *Carlson, Jr., Benjamin*, and *Alfred A. Gray*, Mrs. Nina Grey. The performers pronounce the Bijou to the nicest and coziest theaters in the Seattle management will at all times like to help first-class acts, and first-class acts only. CINCINNATI THEATERS An entire new bill is the offering at the Pekin this week, much to the satisfaction of the large patronage of this musical, the large weathman, the musical wonder, is easily ledier, although not billed as such. But first time the local theater寡寡 have had an opportunity to hear Mr. Swetman, and they have shown their appreciation of the music, to house every performance. Not only is it a musical instrument that he plays, he has carefully selected the kind of people who love people who patronize the show places like Roland's a singing act, that is new on the market with their number of songs that were all new and very catchy. This is the first straight singing act that has played at the Pekin, and they went well, Pinkie and Walker the show, with several character sketches that proved to be quite a novelty apid fire singing and dancing are the real features of the act and they were commonplace several encounters at each performance. The Gaither did not offer us an entire new card, but what the curtain did raise on was good. Brown and Mayweather were good. The Gaither was good. This team has been working around here for several weeks, presenting a new act each week, and making good. Mr. Mayweather has been training ability, and he has carefully studied just what will catch the lovers of low comedy on this time, and have been a straight partner, he has able assistance. This team should find plenty of booking the year round. The big number on the "and take it from me" Routine Trio Misses Cooper, Smith and Wicks; these girls have a neat turn, they have good not afraid of it but it on, and another ticular point I have about to overlook is the shape. They have that also and do not fail to show it in closes. A big number on the first ten rows for the entire week. Bill Copeland is president of the club and he has assessed a fine of $1.00 for Wm. Copeland. Howard Boone has engaged the first ten rows for the entire week. The following is a partial list of the eulogians who did not report: Wm. Copeland. Howard Boone. Wm. Copeland. Howard Boone. Wm. Copeland. Love, Cheek Cooper. Jack Robinson. Billy Gunn. Large bouquet were very much in evidence all week and has been rumored that the man has acted over indefinitely. ROUTE. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO- *Gillis Theater, Kansas City, Mo, Oct 15 to 21* WM McCABES' GEORGIA TRUBA D. Sheridan, Seattle, Oct, 18, Bettina any, 19-20, Marville, 21, 22, 23 and 24 A ROYAL SAM CO-With 'Jolly Jobe Larkins,-Tallahassee, Fla, Oct, 14 Americus, Ga, 18. P.G. LOWER'S With-Wallace Crisus -Grandbury, Texas Oct, 15-18, Dublin, 17, Conanche, 18, Bray, 19, Brownsville, 20, Ballinger. RRIARR PRINGLE'S MINTRESL- Manhattan, Kans, Oct, 16; Wampey , 17; Topeka, 18; Ottawa, 19; Iola, Chanute, 21. ADAM FOREPAUGH AND SELLS BROS. CIRCUS Wieseboro, Ga, Oct 14; Augusta, 17; Wieseboro, 18; Sawan- nah, 19; Waycross, 20; Jacksville, Fla, 19. ALLEN'S MINTRESL-Nashville, N C, October 16; Fremont, 17; Selma 15; Benson, 19; Dunn, 20; Red S Brown, R. M. Campbell, Edgar. Emmett, R. M. Handy, R. H. Handy, W. H. Harrison, Horace. Horace, Geo. Hinson, Joseph. Kirktrick, Sidney. Oliver, and Reese. Owens, Willey. Pampin, John. Perdle, David. Randall, John. Spyglass, J. Elmer The Great English Thomas, A. F. Viney Whitney Venerable, Ellen IF YOU ARE THINKING Of buying a Willow or a French Plume, avoid the middleman's profit. Our Specials, beautiful Willows, Glossy Black, White and in all colors. Length Price Length Price C 102 15x18 $3.45 C 105 2x20 $4.65 C 108 18x18 $5.95 C 106 10x18 $11.95 C 104 20x18 $7.95 C 107 2x22 $13.95 Other sizes from $5.90 to $55.00. Repairing neatly done in all its branches. Whose of dering send Express or P. O. Money Order. Write for price list. Address all mail to the Rothschild Feather Company, 135 W. 135th Street, New York City. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE Clarence Stewart is starring in Florida Brosoms Company, making good as a comedian. Sadie Britton and Susie Sutton are playing this week at the Foraker Theater, Washington, D. C. Hort and Starks at Daly's Theater, Baltimore, last week. At the Auditorium Theater, Philadelphia, this week. at the True Reformers' Hall, Washington D. C, November 6, then Philadelphia Baltimore, Newark and Richmond. Vs Miss Ethel Foster is musical directress. This will be one of the greatest events of the season. Many features and musical numbers will be introduced throughout the cast. At the Orpheum*Theater, Philadelphia. Pal week of October 9, 1911, Nash and Nash. Owsley and Bowman at the Monogram, Chicago, week of October 16, after which they open on Bent Marshall time. O. those Griffins! Came right back home and got the "hands" in advance. At the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. Willie Owens has just finished six successful weeks in Hot Springs, Ark., at the Majestic Theater, and is now at the Belmont, PenSaconia, Fla. Praxton, the feature act with the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, is scoring a big hit with the show. This act would be a novelty in vaudeville. Thornton and Long are creating quite an impression at the vaudeville houses in Washington, D. C. Their singing and dancing is the feature of their act. Billy Harper, the banner funny man, thinks of going East, Dink Stewart, a close rival—well, he isn't so sure what bell he. Does like the Crown. Leon the well-known magician and novelist, scored a distinct hit with his novelty act at the Blue Mouse theater last week at Washington, D. C. Sweatman, the pied piper, is still blowing his sweet tones. And all are following him. Just so he lets them come back. In Cincinnati this week. J. Beaman ("Chicken Reel"), a Southern importation, a boxed show a monologue and a happy hits Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. James Foster appeared at the Foraker theater in Washington D. C. in his new act. The comedy, singing and dancing made a big impression with the audience. Daris and Walker were a very live pair at the Gavety, Indianapolis last week. The folk forgot all about decorum and such. They went wild at times. The petite Mabel Gant, the accomplished actress, is making the rounds of the Chicago theaters. She is most pleasing, leaving no loopholes for criticism. Willie Howard, blackfae comedian, is making good in "A Doe On The Theatre," singing, a song, New York Haven and Hartford." "That Boy," Wayne W. Burton, is in his ninth week with the Chamberlin shows at Birmingham, Ala., and is doing nicely, singing "Plant a Watermelon on My Grave." Mr. Chas. English, of the team of Eldridge and English, was in Newport, Ark. October 7-8, and was a guest of Miss Cornelius Williams. Address care of The Freeman. Merriwail and Brown are winning the same golden opinions of their ability in Cincinnati that they won in Indianapolis. They are fine samples of their line of work. The Too Sweets are good Southern importations. Willie is a real comedian. And the title of this Willie- it’s a good joke in her first, someone else would have had her. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodloe went through Indianapolis this week en route to New York. They will appear for one week. They will then go East. Goodloe is New York bound. Kid Thomas and Marguerite Ward are holders at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. The Kid did his soft-shoe taps a la Primrose. The exquisite little Miss Ward is charming, winsome. Miss Maud Gibson, the talented young vocalist, will open in vaudville in a neat singing and dancing specialty, featuring the popular song hits, at one of vaudville houses in Washington, D.C. Kelly and Davies opened at the Ford Bahney Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Monday, and scored a distinct hit. The act was well liked, judging from the applause. Their jokes, singing and dancing were excellent. James Foster, the well-known comedian, will open the season in a new act, at one of the leading vaudville houses at Washington, D.C., and will feature the song "Hits. Adopted Child" and "The Railroad Rag." Billy Harper, Dink Stewart, Alberta Parkins and Sally Loving, assisted by each on a fetching afterpiece at the Crown Garden. It was a sure enough antidote for the blues. The people laughed until they cried. Manuel Felain, robust tenor, late of the bandy Dixie Minstrels, is featuring "The Dreams Were Made of Gold" at the L.A. Dreams Were Made of Gold" at Washington, M.C. This song took three concerts, Mr. Felain will feature also "Dreaming of You." Harry Brooks, the black-face comedian, has closed a successful week at Daly's theater. Baltimore. He is playing an engagement at Daly's Theater, opening engagement at Daly's Theater, which he will have a return date at Ford Daly's New Theater, Washington, D.C. The Muses opened October 9, 1911, at the Paley Theater, Muskogee, Okla., and played to delight audiences. The new sketch, "Macbeth," which is a high-vehicle vehicle of comedy and music, Mr. Muses solos demanded encores, while Mrs. Muses dramatic ability created much interest. Mr. Alice Crosby and son Lawrence visited her daughter Margie, who is playing at the Paley Theater, last Sunday, Mrs. Crosby has not her daughter in two years. They spent a delightful day. Margie Crosby is of the well-known team of Scott and Crosby. That dear little Rosie McMeyler has been best from. "Been to Louisville, and I can keep still," with actions. Not a bad one. She can't make a ungrateful movement. She can't make a would appear ridiculous is beautiful when coming from Rosie, Go see for yourself. McNeil and McNeil are still at the theater, Meridian, Miss., where they are scoring nightly. Daniels and Daniels are back, Brossdale, the Strawberry Kid, who is cure for the blues, Pettibone and Whitehead, also is a house favorite, receiving his on entering. Mrs. H. Brooks, the wife of Harry Brooks the blackface comedian, is now in Bath, Ohio, with her husband. She is a traveler, seated in a street theater, costumes and general street suits. There is a great demand for her work in every city where her husband plays. Her home was formerly in Calumbia, South Carolina. The musical comedy, "A Man Wanted Wife without a Habit," stage and danced by Cuetta Foster Watts, will open at the True Reformers' Hall, Washington, D.C. November 6, then Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk and Richmond, Va. Miss Elise Foster is musical directress. This Elise Foster is the greatest events of the season. Many features and musical numbers will be introduced throughout the east. At the Orpheum"Theater, Philadelphia, Pa., week of October 9, 1911, Nash and Nash were a musical process and only allowed to depart from the theater after two speeches. Next in honor were the girls, Robinson and Bradford." Tandis Arkum, as usual, kept the audience laughing, the closing comedy by Frank Tansel was a memorable train was used and a realistic trick added to the merriment. Miss Alamo sang two songs, Samuel Kelly is representative for the Segal-Epstein Amusement company, with Geo. E. Bundy as manager. RUBY THEATER, LOUISVILE, KY. The patrons of the Ruby theater have had an entertaining show this week to stress. There is plenty of good comedy, namely Ashford, a local star, charmed the audience with her sweet voice by singing the illustrated song, 'If You Only Know How to Love Me.' And actor. Their funny jokes and unique dances were greeted with hearty applause. Billy King, the old time favorizer, took to the stage in a very swell suit, and he caused an roar. There is something in his every movement on the stage. BBrown and the topothesis in their line. They carried the topothesis in several select musical numbers were executed on the organ chimes, a musical moment seldom seen in colored theaters. THE FLORIDA BLOSSOM CO. We are now in Mississippi again, playing to standing room only. This is no longer Kansas and Missouri, where we ended 12 weeks to fine business. The company played Helena, Ark, October 4-5 and was the company that owns the Company and entertained by Messrs. Joe Morton and Garfield McGee. October 5 Messrs. Walter H. Childs and Eddie E. Harper company at the Park. The evening was an enjoyable one, long to be re-played. We have one of the finest companies on the roster, the business and delivers the goods. The Dancing Demon and His Kid Soubrette is Mills. in "one and "full stage." Kid 'H. Thomas and "Marguerite Walt" were in the team and they presented an entirely different from that of last week, both in text and costume. In fact the team has laid out for their work in such a manner that we can presume they work on anybody's bill. In the act this week they appear with their own special drop, which is an exterior, showing a house front with terrace effect. There are marches on either side of which the porch on either side of which are presented set statues, allegorical of the characters the two performers portray, presenting an exact prototype of the costumes worn. This scenic effect gives to Mr. Thomas a scenic effect gives to Mr. Thomas a "Lazy Moon," a natural environment that helps the number wonderfully. In the background of the scene the full moon is seen lazily rising. In this number the costumes in this same number, both in simile and execution, is omitted by Mr. Thomas. The act is dressed with a uniform exactness that at once appeals to the thinner of the skin, fitting dress of the riding-habit variety, made of some soft white stuff, trimmed THE MUSICIAN in black brocade with big picture hat of the same material trimmed likewise, while Mr. Thomas "fronts" in a dashing nose. Albert suit with neat fitting pantalons and a black brocade in black brocade. In her song, "I Don't Love No Other Boy But You", which, by the way, is an original composition of Mr. Thomas, was Miss Ward's best received piece. Thomas makes her famous semi-disrobing stunt by pulling aside her heavy green velvet robe and displaying to the audience her petite and symmetrical form encased in a black brocade. Like she was melted and poured into the neat little "get away" and is the original idea of Mr. Thomas, serving as one of the standout features of the act. A surprise was sprung when Thomas saluted her former skates. As he executed feat after feat, the ill-bearing rollers, ending up by handing us in rapid succession single, double and triple buck-steps without a quiver or tension of violence went wild and it was with some difficulty that the great dancer got away. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE WOMEN'S WEEKLY THE CROWN GARDEN THEATER, INDIANAPOLIS. The bill presented at the Crown Garden Theater was good throughout and every member "got theirs". It is seldom a program of such uniform good quality is gotten together. There was no crowding, no semeniness, but plenty of novelty which added things out to a nicety that pleased everybody. The Griffin Sisters, Talking and Singing. 18 Mins. in "one" and "full stage." The Griffin Sisters, old time favorites with Indianapolis audiences, are with us again this week. They come to us in a brand new offering so distinctly different from those that have gone before that one finds it difficult to associate these clever girls with their work of yesterday. It evides them. The Griffin Sisters always cope with the varying tastes and whimsicalities of the audiences before which they appear, and Mary Ann by virtue of these observations and the necessary study involved to give the people that which pleases them most have forced upon this energetic pair a challenge to them into a natural evolution of stage craft so radically different from their past work that they appear, in their present act, as an entirely different team. This is not only a rule of the laying out of the act and its general text but applies to the costumes as well. The girls were greeted with a rousing cheer when they made their initial bow at the opening, which assured At the Gayety. Arthur Maxwell, Comedy Cyclist, 15 Mins. "full stage." For the third straight week at the Gayety Theater, a "Sun Time" house. ```markdown ``` a colored act has been represented on the bill. This week Arthur Maxwell, the well-known comedy cyclist, is getting his share of the applause at this buffoon. His funny falls and fantastic mannerisms kept them screaming throughout and he made it rather hard for the team which followed him. Mr. 15 Mins. in "one." The only new face on the bill was "Chicken Reel Beaman" another of those Southern importations that are making the pace awfully rugged for the brothers of the Northern section of stageland. He is truly in the class of Dockstader, who good ones who depend upon their ability as logisticians through their efficiency as close students of current affairs and personages in local and national time-light, who real monologist with sufficient material with which to entertain an audience without resorting to the low and vulgar, which the modern colored harangues alarms thereby destroying any real merit they may possess as funsters. Throughout his entire stunt it is apparent that Beamand is a man of considerable letters and he is a man of the light for the flat Negro brogue and butchered English that is commonly adapted by the average colored monologist, and the man with the right-forward dash and vim that adds to the denouement of each and he never --- them of their bearings before a line was spoken. Contrary to expectations the act opens in "one" and gets off with an imbalance in the line of sidewalk talk. Emma takes the low line and does a dance doing the "straight." Wherever they line their line of talk from, it is charged to the muzzle with high fun explosives and the oombardment on the audience was so frenetic that they could scarcely refrain from leaping out of their seats. The dialogue is and of just the calibre that would appeal to the average colored housewife, made up of punks likely to occur under the circumstances. From a standpoint of costumes, the little sisters are still a "big noise," overlooking the importance that would serve in the least possible way to improve their looks. Each makes several changes, vicing with one that was before for stunning effect, and the actor song, rendered by Miss Mable in the make-up of an Italian peasant girl was well received, but she scored heavier points work with her sister singing that would be called "Monkey Rag." In this number she THE NATIONAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES peared in a costume of the Ingomar style, which was very appropriate to the number. She had been seen in this costume, however, before. The most popular of her songs was "Fishing," sung by Miss Emma Griffin. In this song she went even beyond her tremendous success of a short time ago when she was featuring "The Grizzly who made her famous all over the Middle Middle of our songs." The other song number of the act was "Hoola Woola," by Cole and Johnson. Maxwell was one of the first colored men to adopt this method of entertainment on the stage as a profession, although several have since taken up this line of work as performers. Maxwell is the man whose been identified with the stage for the past sixteen years. He has traveled with all of the large col- ored aggregations, among them being the Octoberoons, Black Patti, Oriental Americans, Rosco & Holland's Minstrels, Kelly Kearns, Minstead, Oliver Stokes, Minstrels and Mahara Brothers' Minstrels. The act is booked over the Western Vaudeville circuit, but by special arrangement he will appear at the Crown Garden Theater week of the 16th. falls to "kick 'em hard." His grotesque dancing has an original style all his own and he need have no fear of duplication. In addition to these quantities he possessed of a good voice, summing up in an entirely all the requisites of a first-class comedian. His one song, if I see it, was "Be Blind," was a hit. The song was funny in construction and told a comic story that was irresistible. Harper, Perkins and Stewart, Sketch: "Lucy Long's Lawn Party," 20 Mins, "full long." Harper and Perkins were held over for another week and took into their fold, "Dink" Stewart, who assisted them in putting on the old-time minstrel afterpiece, "Lady Lovely Lawn Parry". Strange to say, this sketch, notwithstanding the vicissitudes of "stock" endeavor through which it has passed, was never seen in the house before. The success scored by the revival of the half-forgotten masterpiece of Neal Moore was enough to make that happy comedian of the long ago turn over in his grave and heave a sigh of envy. This is the third successive week of the little comedian, Billy Harper, and the Indi- anapolis public will say good bye to him regretfully, as he has made good in every thing he has attempted to do since he was a mouse house. Stewart is a well-known and meritorious comedian who has worked in the sketch with Harper before. LYRE THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. By George Slaughter. The Lyre opened this week under new management. Wm. Hogan and Leonard Haley have assumed the management, but they have not fail to give the public a good show. The bill is composed of five acts, Prince Osakuzma, the fire fiend; Simmons and the second week and their act went better, and the week, Martin and Motley have a very fun sketch, which they do with credit. It is the Porter and the Mald. "Rosie Motley," she gives, and she received a large ovation when she first appearance. Miss Fannie Wise, one of America's greatest prima donna, was fourth on the bill. Although Miss Motley was four weeks ago, she went better this time than before. Baby Seals and Baby Fisher have an act out o the ordinary. Baby Seals, a member of the team, is a natural born star. They fun factory and he dishes his comedy out in a way that the audience is kept A. B. BILLY KING Mgr. Ruby Theatre, Louisville, Ky. This week's bill: Kid Brown & Co., Johnson & Rector, Mamie Ashford and Billy King. Booking Vaudeau acts, none too good PARK Three Day "Park A Play that has Ma THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND THE POWERFUL "Dawn of a MELODRAMA EATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES New Colonial, Week of Halton Powel's Stock Comp Matinee 10c; Evening, 10c. Next Week, "The MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. K Grand Opera H THE POWERFUL "Dawn of a Tomorrow" A Wholesome Ser MELODRAMA mon to All. BATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. Halton Powel's Stock Company, in "College Life." Matinee 10c; Evening, 10c, 20c, 30c. All Seats Reserved. Next Week, "The Morning After." MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. THE PHOTOSHOP A Lavish Musical Comedy A Beautiful Princess PRINCESS BARATOFF COLE D LOSSE TRIO Sunday afternoon & evening LATEST Motion Pictures and other diversions RAYMONG & CAVERLY Kings of German Comedy THE LITTLE STRANGER AND OTHER METROPOL- ATION 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY ST. WAN Acts, all kinds those having written, write again, open new house in Sept. Chorus Girls send Pho- New Orpheum Theater, 1323-25 South St., B. WAN To hear from small stock company, 4 o people. State terms in first letter, no o colored vaudeville house in western Ca Gaines, Manager, Saskatoon, Sask., Cal First Class Wanted at A Vaudeville and Stock. If you can't make Grand Theatre Co. P. O. DennyT 217 East First St., C First class Orchestra; Good Location. are booking high class attractions. NOTICE TO P 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. WANTED! Acts, all kinds those having written, write again: good acts indefinite run; want big feature to open new house in Sept. Chorus Girls send Photos. Geo. E. Bundy, Amusement Director, New Orpheum Theater, 1323-29 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED! To hear from small stock company, 4 or 5 people. Long engagement to right people. State terms in first letter, no time to correspond. The only exclusive colored vaudeville house in western Canada. Address Butler Theatre, Kid Gaines, Manager, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Vaudeville and Stock. If you can't make good, don't write State all in first letter Grand Theatre Co. P. O. Box 445. Birmingham, Ala. DennyTheatre 217 East First St., Oklahoma City, Okla. First class Orchestra; Good Location. Moving Pictures and Vaudeville. We are booking high class attractions. Best city in Southwest. Wire or write. NOTICE TO PERFORMERS NOTICE TO PERFORMERS G. A. BARRASSO is now representing the TriState Circuit of his son, the late Fred. A. Barrasso. Can give you from 8 to 10 weeks work and book you elsewhere. Good performers can make 20 weeks. Singers and dancers, good looking girls for stock and chorus, vaudeville acts and A No.1 comedians write or wire at once. G. A. BARRASSO, Proprietor. Address for time to J. A. BARRASSO, Prop. Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. MAJESTIC THEATRE WANT PERFOR Male and Also musicians who double stair and gentlemen Hottest Coon in Dixie Co. WANTED! PERFORMERS Also musicians who double stage. Must be sober, also ladies and gentlemen. Address Hottest Coon in Dixie Co., Care The Freeman THE PHOTOSHOP A Lavish Musical Comedy PRINCESS BARATOFF COLE DE LOSSE TRIO M. B. H. in a continuous uproar. Baby Fisher, the female member of the team, is a very dainty little soubrette and she proves to be a much needed factor in the act. Hogan and Haley will have the theater redecorated and remodeled. The stage will also be made larger and new scenery will be put in. Work will begin this week. WANTED—To know of John White, did live in Wagoner, Okla. Had two sisters, Bessie and Jane, also one brother, Alexander. Please address Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Tex. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THEATRICAL WORLD THERE IS BUT ONE Tim Owsley, Playwrite and Producer, KNOWN TO SOME AS Tim E. Owsley, Comedian of color. No. I am not with a minstrel show. Now in Vaudeville. A Hint to All FIRST CLASS PERFORMERS If you want to avoid the Cold Winter of the North that is now here, it is to the manager of the that you must address your correspondence. He can book you from 4 to 6 weeks in the "Land of Sunshine and Flowers" all the year round. And unless you are A No. 1, Save Your Postage! The Air Dome can't use you Pete Porter, Stage Mgr H. Paschal, Musical Director. J. W. WHITLEY Owner Air Dome Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Commending Monday, Oct. 16, The Great New York Success "Dolly of the Circus" Make All America Talk. SATURDAY, Oct. 19, 20, 21. "Tomorrow" A Wholesome Ser mon to All. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. Matinee Daily October 16 any, in "College Life." 20c. 30c. All Seats Reserved. The Morning After." EITH'S House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. BEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. TED! : good acts indefinite run; want big feature to photos. Geo. E. Bundy, Amusement Director, Philadelphia, Pa. 5 RAYMONG & CAVERLY Kings of German Comedy GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT AND OTHER METROLIT ITAN FAVORITES GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 (South of the Mason and Dixon Line the word "Niger" is almost exclusively used by the white people when speaking to or about persons of Niger lineage. "Nigerer"! what was the white man said. The Negro's blood surged quickly red. The white man smiled with proud disdain. The Negro finched, the word caused pain. With it he would rule the earth. Thinking not the Negro's inferiority Was an accident only of birth. Awake! white man! list to reason's call! For with the "nigger" you rise or fall. Reach him your hand, give a long strong pull. You impunity lies, not in cuticle Burp in your heart, if you leave a place That the downtrodden ther may find Christ's love, for the oppressed of every race: Good will toward all mankind. Ethiopia arise! the die is cast, Burge not till the castle of caste. Force men to look beneath the skin. Man may not know all God's great plan; But somehow or way it "nigger, The time will come, when most any man will be saved." STAGE NOTES. "Honey Boy' Arthur Wynn at the Air Dome Theater, Augusta, Ga., week of October 9. The Two Weavers, that invincible duo of quality, are at the New Denny Theater, Oklahoma City, Okla. Owsley and Bowman played the Comique Theater, Detroit, last week; Lansing, Mich., this week. Having success. Thomas McDonald, Thomas, October 9, 10, Lyric Theater, Charles City, Iowa, October 12, 13, 14, Crystal Theater, Waterloo, Iowa. Little Johnny Jones and Eva Moore played New Castle, Pa., week of October 2, and October 9 at Kenyon Theater, Allegheny, Pa. The Great Mack Allen, Americas famous slack wire act, still delights nightly by his marvelous feats. Still en route with J. C. O'Brien's Minstrels. Maggie Dixon closed her twelfth week at the Dixie Theater, Richmond, Va.; Saturday, October 7. Opened a two weeks' engagement at Lyric in Wilmington, N. C., October 9. Lehman Smith, the Tennessee commedian, and Hallie Smith, the great female dancer; Annie and Isaac Smith were at Lynchburg, Va., this week, and will be at Richmond, Va., next week. John Hedge, writing from Oklahoma City, Okla., says that it was his pleasure to see fourteen governors of states laureate at this City. He wrote "Governor Day at Kansas City, Mo., week of October 3. Last week at the Orpheum Theater, Philadelphia, Pa., Robinson and Bradford, both of whom were honored at Belmont, Lillian Bradford, Acts to follow Owsley and Bowman, the Jalvans, Billy Ward and Pete De Rosa. Clever Billy Young, in writing from Washington State says that he is now doing Puget Sound and vicinity. Says that he has discovered a brilliant young commedian, dancer and singer in Mitchell Lewis. The team name will be Young and Lewis. The team of Mills and Tansel has just closed an eight weeks' engagement at the Grand Theater, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and opened at the Imperial, in Seattle, where they are going big. Miss Tansel sang "Daily Chicken Reel" and left them screaming. Benjamin and Benjamin, Nellie and Arthur, after an engagement of twenty weeks at the Queen Theater, Montgomery, Jamaica, and Benjamin as general manager and straight worker, are now in Birmingham, Ala., for a rest up. Address, 1912 Avenue C. The bill at the Maceo Theater, at Charleston, S. C., which opened Monday, October 2, consisted of the following talent: Lee and Lee, Pugh and Pugh, Sarah Williams, Queen Dora and the Great English Polly, will be opened with an English comedy drama. Baby Jim Show has just closed five on the most successful weeks of any preseason show on the big time Fair Circuit and is booked for next season. The show will be enlarged next season. It will be a 7 i.t. show, under a 60-foot canvas with feature attractions the only kind ever put on by colored people. Nora Goff, of Wilson and Goff, singers, dancers and acrobats, is at her home in Pittsburgh, Pa., after an absence of twelve months. During that time she has toured the West, and has made quite a favorable impression. She is a very pretty singer and now how lovely she is. She also a very neat little dancer. While at home she will celebrate her twentieth birthday. She will go East. NOTES FROM THE GREAT LA SHE. I wish to announce that I will soon open with my latest production, "Colonel Johnny," which was written while I was in California, and was produced for the first time at Oakland, Cal., at the Olympia Theater. The company has five hundred four-fourth preschools. people and a four-piece orchestra. A trance ensemble have been made for the show in May City, Mich., at the Malestic Theater. This is my best season as a wire artist. My present address is Box 36, 1000 W. 12th Street, Suite 6, with the Down in Dixie Minstrels. CHAMBERLIN'S SHOWS, EN ROUTE. We are playing to S. R. O. nightly with the Chamberlin Shows. Our show is an all-star cast, with Bly Zeke as the lead singer and Pamay as: Burton and Thomas, Clark and Edwards, J. B. Chatman, Lula Williams, Celian Law, and We are putting on some show comedy and drama. Zeke puts on the "Clean Cook," which is a riot, and the show is "The Black Salome." With this show is the Black Salome. This act is the "cloak model act," with handsome electrical effects. Black Salome is the best-formed colored in the South. It is necessary to travel extensively in Texas before one can realize the genuine beauty of the state. Texas is no longer a howling wilderness. Its cities are modern an teeming with industry. Its fields are fertile and cultivated scientific fields. Its literary carries us through wonderful fields of cotton, beautiful in their virgin whiteness. Everywhere is heard the song of the cottons. Everywhere is the minnows. Everybody has money during the cot- ton-pickling season, and they spend it with a happy prodigality. This is our third consecutive season in Texas, and by now we have heard the San Antonio Express has this to say of our show: "The Mayor of Newtown," a musical comedy, last night filled the galleries of the Grand opera house to overflowing, the dark-hued bloody theater of the audacious audience. And the white people in the pit caught the enthusiasm, partly, perhaps, from the exuberance of the "show people" partly from the persistent applause of the upper floors and they to, applauded. S. Tutt Whitney as Lem Lee, the mayor of Newtown, was easily the star of the show, and the lyrics with J. Homer Tutt, who, as Sam Jackson, with modern ideas, acts well his part. Whitney is a good comedian, sharing honors in that line with the writer of the song an with a doubtful war record, but the possessor of many medals; Alfred Strauder, a sheeamaker; and J. C. Wright, an wanting a new church, and believes a new教堂 for others to give than to receive. The play really has little definite plot, but is a succession of episodes made ridiculous in dark darky fashion. It may have made me laugh, but the almost entire absence of horse play. It may be that Negro takes naturally to the part assigned him or it may be the training, but the horse play is missing. Several of the party sing sweetly. Nettie Taylor and Ethel Marshall, Babe and Maybelle Brown leading in this limo. Most of the company are good dancers and the whole play goes with a vim. The white people that turned out to see the colored company almost filled the role of the Negroes occupied every available foot and all the ciris and all appeared to enjoy the play." James Smith, our genial basso, who acceptably portrays Eagle Eye, an INC accident last week while en route. It may be prearranged by the train officials or simply an incident, at any rate the accident last week. He was for switching, jerking, bumping and crashing the car about. During one of these meal-time car evolutions, Mr. Smith, who was a passenger fee to his mouth, a sudden lurch of the car deflected his aim and the steaming fluid was poured in his right ear. That man was poured in his head and has steadfastly refused to listen to any excuse. Aside from this, Mr. Smith's celluloid collar was seriously damaged and his dickey very much ruffled. The man promised to make immediate reparation. While playing Austin, Texas, swarms of orcis kinfested the city. So great was the damage, the separator and drug stores were forced t close; street car traffic was retarded and it was found necessary to call out the building and sidewalks. The lights from the stare attracted them in great numbers, making it almost impossible to speak or sing. They were piled several deep in the trough of the foot-lights. JACKSONVILLE (FLA) THEAT ERICAL NEWS By Wm. Todd. Mr. Frank Crowd, manager of the Globe Theater, presents a musical comedy by Sank Sims and company, enchanted by J. H. Sims and J. H. Williams in the comedy role. Those in the cast were: J. H. Williams, Sank Sims, J. A. Grant, J. A. Buckner, C. H. Wallace, Wm. Floyd, Joe Means, J. Nelson, S. People, Ivy Hubbard, Blanche Sims, Gaddie Appelpee, Alice Ramsey, Gaddie Appelpee, Alice Mathews, E. Lewis, Ivy Buckner and Lulu Floyd. The olio was good. The Pettibone Sisters and Miles were a riot. Denslow and Santana knocked them down and worked. The Gem Theater is close. The Davis Street Theater has vaudeville and moving pictures. J. C. O'BRIEN'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS. We had a wedding on our show at Ada, Okla., Sept. 25, the bride being Miss Milred Williams and groom being Mr. Williams, our able bass viol player. They will need a music nicely, too. We wish them health, wealth and happiness in the future. The Bostwisks (Marie and Will) are still getting their regular, envoys on the road. The Bostwisks' music stock is also making her nightly hits with song, "Some of These days" Mrs. Lee is still singing "Put Yours Arms Around Me, Honey." The McDows are still making hits on their sketch and song which is, "I Don't Bounce." The band and orchestra are doing nice under C. A. Holloway, band master, and D. R. Hall, orchestra leader. The able stage manager is feeling very nicely. We were handsomely entertained by P. G. Lowery and bunch at Paris, Tex. as they arrived in New York. Hagenbeck & Wallaces Circus, and we had a nice crowd out to our show. Mr. Mack Allen, our able wrist walker, is Mr. Wrenman. Mr. Wrenman D. Niles is still making nightly hits on with his contortion act, which is good. The wrestler was in Dallasc last Sunday. Oct. 1, in the interest of the company, and met quite a lot of old-time friends. Route—Atlanta, Tex., Oct. 9; Marshall, Tex., Oct. 10; Longview, Tex., Oct. 11; Carthage, Tex., Oct. 12; Simpson, Tex., Oct. 13; Hudson, Tex., Oct. 14. The 'Col' J. C. is still sitting on the doo to Ed Steward's significations to enter Ed Steward is back with the show after a few months stay in Kansas City. G. E. C.'s BENEFIT. LOUISVILLE. By Geo. Slaughter. On last Friday night, at the Lyre Theater, the G. E. C.'s, an organization composed of those interested in the theatrical profession, either directly or indirectly, gave their first benefit, and of its success there is no doubt, as was evidenced by the fact that the organization was evacuated from the docked there in numbers so great that the disappointed hundreds were turned away after ineffectual attempts had been made to secure even standing room. The affair was hurriedly planned, and there was some little dissatisfaction on the part of many because of lack of medical assistance, the lack of the equipment, this, since experience, is the best teacher and the club will be able to guard against this in the future. There are branches of this organization in Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati, and in the future, the organization, and as such there are many much needed improvements to be made, but the intention of the organization is a good one, that is to create a fund to be used in behalf of the members who are apt to be placed in a position where a helping hand would be a Godsend, and finally work up to the best possible results. The management of the Lyre Theater was kind enough to donate the theater without cost, and all of the performers connected with the theater took an active part. The so-called members of the White Slave Company took part in the local local组织的活动, and every one so doing being strictly voluntary. But there was one very great disappointment, both to the public and to the club, and that was the nonapparance of the performers of the Ruby Theater. The manager, Mr. Billy King, was appointed and also volunteered the highly acutened and also volunteered the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE WEDDING OF THE MARRIED GIRL AND THE GIRL MISS HATTIE MINTOHS AND PICKS Who recently appeared in Chicago, were highly spoken of by Sylvester Russell, the critic. any individual objections. All were perfectly willing and anxious to offer their services with the exception of two. When the cocholaders of the theater whom are white with the exception of one, heard of this, they absolutely refused to allow their performers to take part. They took the cocholaders of the theater or were son conniving and afraid that the appearance of their performers at the Lyre Theater would benefit said theater, and caused a written order to be sent to the cocholaders of the theater under penalty of cancellation. This indeed a fine stand for brainy men to take when they expect to cater to a public and reap a benefit from the same public, yet the rest of them they reap that point blank. They was that the management of the Lyre Theater was putting up a job to hurt their business. Be it understood here and now that the Lyre Theater had nothing to do with the benefit and are to be commended for their liberality. States Army, Washington, D. C., up application. The color line will figure, but the applicant must come to the cocholaders of the theater, trusting that you will publish the spirit of this communication for the formation of our young men graduate from different colleges, whom I believe are theaters. What is the matter with the Wilk force cadets? Yours truly, CHARLES B. TURNER We cheerfully publish the above correction to an editorial appearing The Freeman of the 22d inst., where was said that with the retirement the Lynch went the last the commissioned officers of the United States Army. As to Capt. Charles Young, we are known of him as stationed as a teacher not in active service. This may be changed. We are not sure. We hope that the management of the Ruby Theater will have the common sense to minded in these maters, and boost those who will boost them. A committee of G. E. C's will call upon the management of the Ruby Theater and it will then be up to said management to show that they are made of the proper material and lend their assistance to a new actress. An active part in the benefit are as follows: Owsley & Bowman, Clark, Hicks Love & Love, The Rowlands, and Joy Love & Love, The Rowlands, and Quartette of the White Slave Company. NOTES FROM FOREPAUGH-SELLS BROS. Prof. James Wolfscale is well pleased with his bunch this season. They have all enjoyed the best of health and send best regards to friends in and out of the program. They have been together and have been over here since the opening of the season. Amos Peoples is meeting with great success singing "Next Week Sometimes," and Herman Brown is cleaning up with Alexander's ragtime tuba playing during the Paragon overture and "Storming of Elcany" for their evening program. Wolfscale's band baseball team have stopped playing ball for the season. Out of eighteen games this season they only SAVANNAH, GA. Don't Think the Management Considerate—The Pekin, Theater. If the Pekin Theater were being operated by the supposed manager, W. J. Stiles, no doubt there would be more hardcore and more reasonable salaries the tenant had to pay you have a half dozen bosses and while the Madame sits there getting the nickels and dimes she doesn't seem to remember that the show is drawing the people and the money in the box. Joe Stiles is always ready to hand people a lemon and regards a performer as a servant. Who ever heard of a professional person being regarded as such? he should learn to treat talent as he would like to be treated. Take it for mine, the Globe Theater at Jacksonville, Fla., is the only house in the city that could make an awful improvement if he would get an entire new orchestra of musicians. But the house and its management is operated on the order of the talent system. The manager knows how to treat people and money doesn't make him a lune. If Joe Stiles would try to operate a house in Chicago with that noise wend her over to the "Goats." So, "Sis" you stick down in Bam. Subscriber. NOTES FROM THE "ROYAL SAM" COMPANY. Jolly John Larklns and his happy flock are in their tenth week and playing to capacity houses nightly. The chorus, which is under the direction of H. Laurence Freeman, is a revelation to the public oGod bye, Mr B etaolnshrdluetaoim lic and everywhere creates a sensation. "Good Bye, Mr. Moon," which is sung by Jennie Pearl, is one of the many hits of the show and receives many encores. Mr. Larklns wishes to correct the statement which was made in last week's issue, stating that Mr. Vogel had purchased the Royal Sam Co. The show is still owned by Messrs Mundlen and Morrow, and not stranded as reported by one of our brother performers, who is ahead of us with a little show. Every knock is a boost. They are still falling for Jolly John Larkins and the ghost is walking egularly. Boots Allen as usual is making a hit as Sheriff Jones. The Sextete Gallant Knight, composed of H. Lawrence Freeman and sung by Carlotta Freeman, supported by Messrs. J. Francis Mores, McClain, Lillaird, Crawford, Hutchinson and Simmons, creates a sensation at every performance. Yazoo River, the big Contrupuntal number in Act I, sung by Anita Wilkins and full chorus, is one of the biggest features of the show. The show played to S. R. O. in Columbia, S. C., the entire house being reserved for the colored people. While in Orangeburg, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. H. Laurence Freeman were entertained by Prof. Wilkinson, the newly elected high official of State College.olly John, singing "Adopted Child" and "Flores" is forced to respond to many encores nightly. Irene Tasker as Mrs. Brown is quite a charming widow. Mr. Sam Larkins was the guest of his son in Wilmington, N. C. It is rumored that George McClain is soon to become a benedict. Oh, you George. CAPE MAY. N. J. Three Commissioned Officers in the Army. I observe in your editorial of the 23d inst. issue that you have been misinformed as to the Negro officers in the United States Army. You state that the United States Army will be called Lynch there are on more Negro officers in our national military establishment on the active list, whereas we have Capt. Charles Young (who will soon be major), First Lieut. B. O. Davis, Tenth Battalion, Joe O. Green, Twenty-fifth Infantry. The former is two Point graduate and the latter is one from the ranks. Furthermore, the four colored regiments have colored chaplains. At the time of the war, the will be about two hundred second lieutenants in the United States Army, to which colored men can take advantage of the opportunity to be examined educationally, morally and physically, the requirements for the will be fulfilled by the Adutant-General United States Army, Washington, D. C., upon application. The color line will cut no figure, but the applicant must come up to all the requirements for the position. He must have a strong spirit of this communication for the information of our young men graduates from different colleges, whom I believe can stand the test. What is the matter with the Wilberforce cadets? Yours truly. CHARLES B. TURNER We cheerfully publish the above in correction to an editorial appearing in The Freeman of the 23d inst., wherein it was said that with the retirement of Major John R. Lynch went the last of the commissioned officers of the United States. As to Capt. Charles Young, we last knew of him as stationed as a teacher, not in active service. This may have changed. We are not acquainted with the paraphrases as to Heptenants B. O. and G. G. and G. G. were not included since it is generally known that the colored regiments have their own chaplains and which speaks for itself along the color line. Mr. G. G. was included in the same spirit that the regiments have their own bands and bandmasters. We are glad to note the statement that there are two hundred vacancies in the tenureancy class that may be filled by delegates to the test. We are satisfied that it will be news to many, some of whom will doubtless look into the matter. That sounds fair enough, but really Mr. Turner should not have it appear that that thing of color isn't in such matters. Colored men want to be capable, intelligent and badly enough. Why aren't they? They pass everything else put up to them. We suggested that in view of the knowledge they have well niked a for the situation, some special provision should be made for colored men to receive training in order to captain the colored forces. But in all honor to the Knights of Pyrrhon, they have well niked a for the situation, some special provision should be made no better showing than these boys did when in Indianapolis a few weeks ago. In fact, the Government should think it did. Here were finely drilled men, by fine officers—no one boot and one shoe officers, a la Haytians, but splendidly equipped splendidly behaved and well graced the drawing-room of a queen. What's the use of boasting of the man? He's a regular army? We all know what's what. COLUMBUS, KY., DOTS. Special to THE FREEMAN. There was a grand musical given at tiiii MARCH last Monday evening. The program included the splendid audience that greeted each number. The following persons rendered numbers: Misses Ollie Moore, Mrs. Linda McCarthy, Mrs. Annette, Clara Canity, Mrs. Lula Bondent, Master Claud Montgomery, Master Buford Williams and Master Dee Webster. There were sixteen on the sick this week. Town was a baptizing at Belmont Sunday, ...Many of the people of this city are attending the Mass at St. Louis, among whom are Mrs. Laura Montgomery, Miss Beatrice Johnson, Mrs. Rosetta Starks, ...Mrs. E. A. J. Harris, Mrs. J. A. J. her husband, Mr. Gust Manruem who has recently launched an undertaking business at Humboldt, Tenn., Every colored person should read The Free Press of Negro papers. See Buford Williams. SHEET·MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzs selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 5023 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. THE BROOKLYN BROTHERS EARL WALKER Manager Crown Garden THEATRE Indianapolis, Ind. 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Would like to hear from all first class acts. SONG HITS OF TO-DAY Monkey Rag, Fishing, by Chris Smith Alexander's Rag Time Band, When I Woke Up this Morning she was Gone. It's Great to Meet a Friend, Etc., All Right in my Younger Days, Deep in My Heart I Love You Babe. If I Forget, Carolina Rag, Down in Melody Lane, Ocean Roll, Railroad Rag, In the Land of Harmony. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 STATE ST. CHICAGO WANTED! A No. 1 singing and dancing comedian; A No. 1 soprano singer, must be able to lead chorus; A No. 1 piano player, lady or gent; A No. 1 soubrette who can sing, dance and talk; eight good singing and dancing girls; also want two good novelty acts, and musicians that double band and orchestra or stage. Performers in all lines write at once and send your lowest terms. 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Wabe Adams, who claims the lightweight supremacy of the colored boxers in Chicago, is showing much speed with the work with George Meissig, the ex-treweight champion who will fight Bode Murphy in a few days. TRENTON, N. J. — In compliance with a request from Governor Woodrow Wilson, a moving boxing exhibition of the Johnson-Schwartz fight was not presented as part of the side-show attractions at interstate Fair. Opposition to the picture was made by the interdenominational Church in Chicago and Governor Wilson was asked to interfere. LONDON — Jack Johnson struck a Tatara the other day, the champion of George the comedian, who challenged the Negro champion to a bout at the stadium. Roby led off with two winnings blows to Jack's jaw, flooring him before he could counter. Johnson, however, pumper to his feet and smothered the right with a volley of straight lefts and rights, knocking him into the arms of the timekeeper, his vanquished adversary and carried him off stage, to the great amuseur of the spectators. THE FIGHT THAT FAILED. Pertinent Paragraphs from London. LONDON.—The Rev. F. B. Meyer, a non-Conformist minister, who is well known in America, started the opposition to the match, urging a variety of grounds, among which the color question is one of the chief; and, by strenuous efforts has enlisted the support of a large number of prominent persons, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London. Several of the papers support Mr. Meyer in the argument that the Home Office should interfere to prevent the proposed "exhibition of degrading brutality," among them The Times and The Daily Telegraph, and even Lord Lonsdale, who is such a lover of boxing that he has a private ring fitted up in his house in Carlton House Terrace. These all declare that no good can be done honest sport by an encounter between Johnson and Wells under the proposed conditions. The Archbishop of Canterbury diplomatically referred to this in his letter to Mr. Meyer, in which he said: "I share to the full the indignation which found expression last year as to the brutalizing and degrading scene in an American prize ring—indigation that was, of course, fully shared, if it was not chiefly felt, in the United States." "The Home Office should prevent the exhibition, which may lead to lamentable racial disturbances, not perhaps in this country, but in the United States, I hope for the fair fame of London that the fight will not be allowed to proceed." The Prime Minister said a week for America, said before his departure that he did not think that a fight similar to the Johnson-Jeffries battle would ever be permitted again in the United States, and that the American would prohibit the einematograph reproductions if the Home Office did not stop the fight. One paper in South Africa voiced a protest on behalf of the white population against the einematographs that the relations existing between the whites and blacks in many parts of Africa at this moment are such that Great Britain cannot merely attend at home but must be bound to a ferment of racial ill feeling such as was provoked in America after the Reno affair. NO FIGHT IN LONDON. The Negro Has Lost Lost Prestige and is Badly Bent, if Not Broke. For the love of Mike, tell us, please, what they are trying to do to our big black fighting champion over in England? Where he stood absolutely solid month ago, today he now has no standout armor and no standalone armor of the atomicized earth of ole Lunen from his patent leatherers and skipped back to gay Fare. There is nothing to it. Jack has had his eyeballs glued to the hand writing with Bombadier Wells on British soil. It has been put up to the courts over there, and both principals will be arrested if they persist in their preparations to meet in the ring. This was written for Johnsong. No bob hatch for Lil' Arthur's hit rattler back to the boulevards. It is now the music halls and vaudeville until the buttering of some angel's wings is heard on this side of the big drink. The writer is just know but what Johnson has got just about what was coming to him. He had no business to make any sort of a match with a tenth-rater like this Cockney Wells is and; when he did make it he no bushid to demand $30,000 win, loose or draw. He was not like the canonical days of the game, it is a wise guy who makes haste slowly. Wells has $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame drains, on by excesses, unmanured drains, or the loss of bone strength. I think their own homes—without any additional help modelling it. I take every man who wishes to regain his many power and virility, quickly and should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the prescription free of copy in a plain, orary sealed envelope to any man who will me for it. My prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of and I am convinced it is the surestimate combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. I think I owe it to my fellow man to carry a copy in confidence, so that any man wherever who is weak and disinterested may stop dragging himself with harmful功耗, secure what I believe is the quickest way to restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-POINTING remedy, ever devised, and so cure him quickly. Just drop me a line like this: Dick B. Robinson, $331 Luck Building, Detroit, MI, and I will send you a copy of this book, with an receipt in a plain ordinary envelope free, to any doctor who would charge $3.00 to $3.50 or merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. been beaten by half a dozen middle-weights, and it is a question whether Joe Gaspipe couldn't give him a run for his money. From its incipiency there has been the most vigorous opposition to the fight, both by the writing writers and public generally, and the argument is that the contest would be against public policy for two reasons: it is that the public is brutal spectacle of one man beating up another, because Wells is no match for Johnsons and secondly that it might be the public's right to protest the ruling party. On the other hand, Promoter James White and others interested contend that the match will be no different from the thousands of others which have been held in England in recent years. Johnson and Wells signed an agreement to box under the National Sporting Club rules, which have been in vogue there for half a century, almost. Never in the history of public sport has so much government influence been directed against the holding of a glove contest; and there will be no fight. Of course, all good sports regret to see the white man beaten out of a good chance to make a little kale; and in a talk with Jimmy Sullivan, the old Lincoln baseball manager, who saw Bombardier Wells in one of his fights last June, he said, "This is inexperienced, it is true. He should perhaps have had more of a record before fighting Johnson, and, incidentally, more of a bank roll, for unless he puts up a good fight this time his day as a fighter is done. But he is no fool. On the other hand, he is an exceedingly tougher and alert youth of twenty-four, with probably more gray matter in his cranium that the possessed by Johnson, an equal amount of cunning, with a stealthy, catlike foot movement that will make L'Il' Artha do some puffing unless he rides himself of some of the fat "Wells has undoubtedly weighed his chances, and, while he knows the odds are all against him, intends to fight a man who is least disclaim the old, old cry of "fake." "My last and best argument for Well's outside chance is quite simple, but one that seems to be overlooked. The fight is not over, and he is, if there is a fight. Without any disrespect to American referees, it is a fact that they do stand for a lot that over here simply will not go. Johnson is not a notorious rough guy, neither is he a gentleman and genius his style. Also he is rather addicted to the habit of heavily leaning on his opponent when mixing in the clinches. This is one of the things that won't go. Nor is it a bad habit, neither to sum it all up in a nutshell, Jack will not be called upon to introduce any of the rough house stuff, if he is called upon at all. He should, of course, win on the bet. But why these speculations? It is not concerned, and it will be well to wait." And now on top of all this bad luck Johnson has been compelled to pawn his family jewels to keep the wolf from the door. He is up against it good and bad, and he is not sure if it will stand. It is simply a case of couldn't stand the prosperity—A Sport Writer's Views. JOHNSON SAYS HE'S DONE—NO BODY TO FIGHT. PARIS—Jack Johnson reiterated at the Grand hotel his unalterable determination to resign the championship and retire from the prize ring. He said he had been a champion before he began to think he thinks it is about time, and partly because there is nobody left to put up a big fight for the championship. “There nobody going to risk enough money,” he continued, “to make it worth my while to put in a lot of hard training.” “But what is your idea about the championship?” he replied, “I propose to wait a year to see five or six of the best men fight it out among themselves. I would like to referee the fights. Then when the winner is decided on I will pass the championship on to him to defend it. I don't care who he is, but I want him.” “Even if it is Sam Langford,” “Yes, even if it's Langford,” he replied, with the broadest grin. "And you will accept no more challenges?" "Never again. That is final. There is nobody will ever get me back into the ring again." But it seems to think a fight may be engaged yet. "It won't. I'm going to draw down my $1000 forfeit in London. That ends it." CAN LANGFORD BEAT JOHNSON? Many Well Versed in Sport eBlieve That for Once Tradition That "a Good Little Man Cannot Beat a Good Big Man" Will Be Upset. Can Sam Langford, by any possible manner, wrest the world's heavyweight championship title from Jack Johnson? The title is a powerful one, worrying the fighting fraternities on both continents. The plain fact that these black men so far overshadow their rivals at present that they are the only gradiators fit to battle for the title forces the Sifting it down finer, can a good little man beat a good big man? History answers emphatically NO. Nevertheless, a smart student of the sport feel that precedent will be reversed. All acknowledge that Jack Johnson is a better scottish sceptics claim that in beating Jefferies he licked only a shell of a great man. Everyone who has seen Sam Langford at full speed admits will be favoring him. Whether he can upset tradition and cold calculation is the burning sport question. Scanning the measurements of both men figures favor Johnson as the greatest gift his advantage of 55 Johnson has only to throw his body back and the smaller man suffers great disadvantage. Attacking a smaller rival he will be victorious. Attacking a smaller advantage of his length. In agility he is no man's understudy, and for cleverness he stands supreme. Langford meet in the middle of a ring in Gotham there will be a startling surprise for the spectators. Their first impression will be "How long can the man tie the knot? Cold acts make him a winner." Johnson. But if jack Johnson will face him, Langford will travel across the world to get the opportunity. That's how much A comparison of the measurements shows one part of the body—a principal part—in which Langford holds the palm. That is the chest. Under normal conditions, the palm is held up by upper trunk, while Johnson only shows 39, an advantage of five inches for Langford. Ring history shows that the majority of great fighters possessed abnormal chests. During a long and stressful training period, perform the real functions of the battle. The vast hinged power stands for endurance. That words means everything. Around the waist Johnson measures 30 inches in which Langford slides the arm to 33 inches. Then he secures the cept for the length of the torso Langford has a sturdier body than his rival. In the length of reach both men can THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER stretch 72 inches, and the other portions of the arm and leg vary so slightly that there is really no difference. He weight, Johnson, when down to fighting trips, the beam around 200 pounds. Langford now does his best work around 180 pounds, but he gains a huge difference, when one figures that in the heavyweight division weight cuts little figure. Which brings away from the anatomical, which favors the present champion one naturally turns to the records of both men. There is only one fight that can be used to show the same successfulness of both fighters. When Sam McVey faced Johnson it took the latter twenty rounds to knock him out. Sam met Langford years after and a few years later he drew. McVey was as good as Johnson (counting experience) when they met and when he clashed with Langford the latter was unhappy no longer, so he slewed toward Johnson. But take Langfords complete record and compare it with Johnson's. Langford figured to tornado won most of his real fights by knocking out his men. oJinson generally gathered his victories by outpointing his man. Johnson took eleven rounds, and Langford just used one punch to accomplish the same task. This is claimed by the Langford camp to amply prove that Langford is a better fighter. Heres a pertinent question: Does Johnson like the gaff? Nobody knows. There never has been a fight in which the Johnson had a better win than Johnson. When he Ketchel the latter won Johnson. The middlewight champion was a good hitter but he could never equal Langford in strength and power of de Should the pair clash Johnson's method of fighting would be the same as of old—feinting and then countering inside. Langford is able to keep tearing in trying to land on the body. Can Johnson's cleverness jabbing and chopping keep the miniature fighting machine away from the centre of attack? Can Johnson's ability to with all his massive strength stored within a small space could assimilate terrible punishment before he would stop tearing after that vital part of Johnson's attack, the face and head until the strength and steam of an opponent has faded under bruising wallpops. Johnson has been leading a life of dissipation at Reno. Langford is a family man of clean habits. Can Johnson overcome the ravages of his fast pace and training to take off his surplus flesh? Can Johnson stand up and fight? Can Johnson's ability to be capable of dealing? Can Johnson, with his marvelous science, beat Langford also a clever man and stand off the latters persistence? Can Johnson prevent the championship? The fates must answer. Many clever fellows of fistiana are quite sure Johnson can do none of these things. BUSH AIDS ALL-PRO NINE IN VICTORY Detroit American League Star Punches Out Homer to Delight of Fans—Colored Team Loses Both—First Contest Goes to Ownie's Acammates, 7-0, and Second, 4-0. INDIANAPOLIS. — Owen Bush performed for the benefit of his Indianapolis admirers last Sunday at Northwestern Park, the Detroit shining light alighting the professional pastiners defended the A. B. C. team on their own lot in two fast games of baseball, 7 to 0 and 4 to 0, the latter contest being abbreviated to five innings by mutual agreement. Ownie had a great day demonstrating his ability with the stick and hitting six times up in the two games played. One of these was for four sacks, the sphere floating over the left field fence for a homer and adding the fourth and last counter to the All-Pro total. Northwestern Park was packed to see the ball and neither had any trouble with clever baseball teams, and incidentally to witness the reappearance of the American League favorite on his old stamping ground. Quisser and Dauss were in trouble and neither had any trouble in taming the newer players at any stage of the game. All-Pros Start Early. The All-Pros started in early to compile their total of runs in the first contest, scoring one run off Williams. They were followed after which it was a long wait until the sixth, when a quartet of counters was marked up to the credit of the local lads. Bush's stick figured in the making of most of these counters and in field the little shortstop was a whirlwind. The bombardment in the sixth necessitated the yanking of Williams in favor of Bush, but it started, but he pulled through all right, only allowing one more marker in the seventh. From then on it was goose egger. The second game started with the understanding that time should be called at the end of the fifth inning. Again the Pros started in in the initial session but they were not so slow in coming around. The second game was on counters. Two more arrived in the second and then the fourth and final run was scored in the fifth, giving the professionals the game and blanking the former. The fourth and second day. Dauss shouldered the responsibility of winning the second, pitching the entire game. Up until the time was called Lyons was the only A. B. C. play of the peculiar deliveries. Score: first game: A. B. C.'s: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. B. C.'s: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Innings pitched—By Williams, 5; by Bartlett, 4; by Quiesser, 6; by Dawson, Hits—Off Williams, 6; off Bartlett, 4; off Quiesser, 3; off Dawson, 1. Struck off Williams, 6; off Bartlett, 4; Wild pitch—Quiesser, Hit by pitcher— Bush, Dowling. Home run—Quiesser, Double play—Hutchinson to Morris to Steward to Cullen. Stolen bases—Bush, Mains to Cullen, balls—Lyons, 3. Umpires—Gelsel and Payear. Time— 2 hours and ten minutes. Score, second game: A. B. C.'s: 0 All games: 1 2 0 0 1 4 Game called at end of fifth inning by agreement. Innings pitched—By Dauss, 5; by Higbee, 5. Hits—Off Dauss, 1; off Higbee, 6. Runs pitched—By Dauss, 1. Off Higbee, 5. Wild pitch—Dauss, 1. Two-base hit—Bush. Home runs—Bush, Dauss. Stolen bases—Pierce, Morris, Board. Base pitched—Pierce, Morris, Purryear and Gelsel. Time—One hour and fifteen minutes. Attendance—960. ILLA VINCENT, WRESTLER A Real German Negro—Wrestled in Europe—Has a Belgian Wife. Sometimes we get the opinion that the race question, big conventions, big colored men are the only things worthy of writing about, when in fact, there are incidents and happenings just as well as the race to a high quality. Not long ago since I spoke at length of a little black boy who was born in Berlin, Germany, and who recently found his way to this city. In appearance he was insignificant not only in height but in a high color. But he was interesting, because he had kept his eyes wide open ever since he had been able to observe and discern. He is a volume on the social and industrial customs of the various nations, and he has been observant along all lines. I went through Zambarra that I know anything of Illa Vincent, the black panther, the great Negro wrestler. Illa Vincent, wrestler, is the product of physical training in Germany. He was the teacher in the wrestling speaks but very little English, if any at all. He was lured to the United States by the reports of the great sums of money cleaned up in a very short while by American wrestlers and fighters, and wrestling wrestled in various countries, including Belgium. Zambarra says, that it was here that Vincent saw it possible to meet his affinity. Vincent was on good terms with a Belgian wrestler who he admired the black man that he agreed to marry. He married her in Switzerland. IIla Vincent met much disappointment when he came to America. He had no knowledge of race prejudice as it is. He found that with all his world-wide famed strength he was no more than a third of the states. He had hoped to meet such a man as Schmidt, Gotch and others, but they drew the color line most effectually. Floor Vincent got to the very edge of the people whom he met and asked for employment saw him as any other great big darky out of a job, offered him the same kind of pay. This was in China; Vincent was eager and anxious to work, so something in sight, finally finding himself perched upon an ice wagon at $15 per person, got his money home to Switzerland and Bechta last enough to his wife whom he idolizes. Zambarra thinks the wrestler's affairs were managed rather badly, Vincent knew no English. He had a German manager; he knew no English. So Zammaro himself insisted. In the trying position as interpreter, Tina was none too well up on affairs, contract-making and such like. So what little hopes the wrestler had of making professional headway went agilminering. The late Bob Mottos admired Vincent and did not want to be in the main, he had to rely on his own ingenuity, which in the most instances, meant downright hard work. He would have put back for Europe, but his exchequer was too low; so he had to stay and fight out, but he had much better prospects at this time. In my opinion Vincent is a real find, and Chicago should be very proud of him. Of course, we dont think so much of wrestling, the sport that leads in Germany. But good contests are apprehended by the contestants' pockets. From what Zimbabra gives out, Vincent is due good treatment. He has devoted his life to the work, as trivial as it appears to us. He is a unique character and who should feel that he did not come to the worst place in the world when he came to the race. Really the duty of public-spirited men to look out for these choice spirits that now and then do come along, born before their time—ripped from the womb, as it were, playing stellar roles and almost with the genius within, holding it in leash or spurring it on to high causes. We should know them when they come and accord them satisfying recognition. They are a part of the advancing host in their meetings, self in devious ways, contributing these here, those there, and all along the route, keeping up the quota of genius in every conceivable department, making for a universality that spells. Civilization's great prize fighters are due as much as great singers, great preachers, orators, writers, and so forth, are due. The economy of the skies has ordained to do different things; it has equipped them so that they may do different things. If we protest, we protest the high heavens which is alone responsible, And Chicago, where they do great things, sometimes has risen to the occasion, finally. Illa Vincent, according to With Ehrler, the Danish mission, before this paper issues from the press—October 12 This match may mean the ascending of the Vincent star in his chosen sphere. But it seems to me a pity that his achievement it strikes me that if he does not find a place in the field of physical culture—in the schools—a coach for college teams of athletes or something of a sort, he must win. The disposition of white men to shut him out of the wrestling game destroys what little hope he might have had in that direction. Vincent should be properly advised; made to know conditions of life and, then boosted for anything that fits in with his abilities. NEW ATHLETIC CLUB LAUNCHED AT YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Clover Leaf men plan a series of entertainments during the winter months. The Clover Leaf Athletic Club, an organization composed exclusive to athletes, boys, for the promotion of athletic sports, has been organized in Youngstown, Ohio. W. C. Blake is the president of the club; Charles Snider, vice president; Wm. Fletcher, secretary, and George Brown treasurer; Kid matchmaker; Johnnie Whitaker, instructor. The headquarters of the club are at 140-142 East Federal street, and in the entertainment. As principals of the evening it is planned to have Johnnie Whitaker, of Akron, Ohio, and Tommy Bresnahan, of Omaha, present. Other performers will include Moore, Youngstown, and Kid Thomas, Pittsburg; Kid Dixon, Brownville, Young Masters, Homestead. 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Helman Stars, Sunday, before a crowd of 1095 spectators, the B. B.'s obtained an early lead by making three runs in the second inning. Lefty Young pitched invincible ball through the second second game. Runyon also did splendid work in the box in the first game. This makes four out of five games the B. B.'s have won, and Manager Overybey has the most the fastest club in the southern half of the country in the Kentucky. The B. B.'s are now playing a series of five games with the Crescent Club (white) for the championship of the city. Score of the first game: R. H. E. B. B.'s...0 0 1 2 3 1 2 0 -9 12 H. Stars...3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 -6 8 3 Batteries...B. B.'s, Runyon and Taylor; Heilman Stars, Letcher and Jackson. Score of the second game: R. H. E. B. B.'s...0 3 0 0 5 0 2 0 1 -11 13 H. Stars...0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 -1 5 5 Batteries...B. B.'s, Young and Campbell; Heilman Stars, Walker and Jackson. Umbria—Champion CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. J. W. Thomas, of Chicago, Ill., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. W. Back.....Mrs. M. Brock is visiting in Ashley, Ill., his week.....Rev. Douglas, of Cairo, Ill., is here. is pastor of the M. E. Zion Church here. ...W. H. Fields, of St. Louis, Mo., visited E. M. Council No. 53 A. U. K. D. A. U. K. D. from Wisconsin, where he has been visiting for three months....Mrs. M. Eavens returned to her home last Sunday, after visiting her brother, R. Cooper, at Rus- turland, where E. M. Simpson has re- turned home from Chicago, where he taken his position again, as delivery driver. Everybody is glad to see him. There was a social at the Second Baptist Church last Saturday night....M. K. Wilson and Mr. Harry Simpson were in St. Louis, where he seen, seeking the sights....Mrs. B. 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Grundy was in Marion, Ind. Sunday on business. Mrs. H. R. Reece returned to her home in Joliet, Ill., this week. Mr. Raymond Cole, of Cincinnati, O., was in the city last week. Rev. B. J. Strider, of Simpsonville, Ky., is visiting his sister. Miss Maud Anderson, of Terre Haute, Ind., spent last Sunday here. Miss Hattie F. Stone, of Cincinnati, spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Annie Clarke is improving at her home in West Pratt street. Mrs. Samuel S. Haddex has returned after an absence of four weeks. Mrs. Lila Larkis will leave Sunday for Kansas City to locate him. Mr. John Arnold is confined to his home in Lewis street, with pneumonia. Mr. Vault Sanders, whose foot was crushed by an automobile, is able to be out. Mrs. H. C. Williams, in South Keystone avenue, is on the sick list this week. Messrs. Frank Newby and Carl Bush, of Cincinnati, were seen in this city on Sunday. Mr. Nelle Carter, of Vincennes, Ind., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Tracey. Miss Carrie Lawson, who has been in the city several months, has gone to Denver, Colo. Mrs. Florence Crawford was in Chicago last week purchasing her fall stock of the Crown Jewels, Mrs. D. Lewis, of Louisville, Ky., is visiting her uncle, Mr. James Baker, in Colton street. Mr. Henri Bright, who has been quite 2212 Yandes street, is slowly improving Miss Jessie Jones departed Tuesday for Washington to enter Freedmen's hospital for a train and nurse course. Dr. J. E. Moreland, international secretary of the colored Y. M. C. A., will occupy the pulpit at Simpson Chapel at 11 o'clock tomorrow. A silver medal declamatory contest will be given by the Pastorial Club of the Second Christian church Monday evening, October 16th. Rev. C. C. Townsend, of Harrisburg, Ky., passed through the city Wednesday, enroute to Modoc, Ind., to attend the funeral of Sarah Woods. Miss Madaline Calander, of Peoria, Ill., passed through here last Thursday morning, enroute to Wilberforce to enter the Wilberforce University. The Ladies Auxiliary, of Lincoln hospital gave a successful card party at the Dumas Club Monday evening. A series of them will be given during the season. Misses Susie Lacey and Glenalba Jones, of Springfield, Ill., were pleasant guests in the city last week. They left for Tampa, Fla., last Sunday for the winter. Miss Kate Blackburn, the noted missionary from Africa, left Wednesday for New York and will sail next Wednesday for South Africa, to take up her work in Oleanse. The Frances Willard Club gave a social at the residence of Mrs. Walter Johnson, in Cornell avenue, October 3rd. Luncheon was served and a program was given. Miss Lucy Coleman was taken to her home in West Pratt street, Monday from Ward's sanatarium, where she underwent a serious operation and is much improved. 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Crawford, secretary. The White Rose and Blue Ribbon Society will meet with Mrs. Grace Lewis, in North West street, next Thursday afternoon. The election of officers will be held. Mrs. Cary Razor, in West St. Clair street, left Wednesday for an indefinite brief Church W. V. Haime has been called there on account of the illness of her mother. Little Miss Margaret Allen, who lives at 809 Blake street, and who was accolled to the grocery store last Saturday afternoon, is improving nicely at her home. Mrs. Jennie Cooper entertained a number of young folks in honor of Miss Nellie Carter, of Vincennes, Ind., Tuesday evening. Payable time was spent by those present. The Missionary Circle of the Second Christian church will hold its monthly meeting at the church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. Cooke, a great church worker, will be the principal speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cain, prominent residents of Tuskegee, Ala., were in the city a few days this week. They were on their way home from the East, and she had to meet this city highly appreciated their stay. Miss Francedea Fobbs, aged eleven years, died in Detroit, Mich., in a training school, and was brought here for burial, which took place Thursday afternoon. She was the daughter of Chas. Bossins, who was the president of Mr. George Worthington, a postman in the Indianapolis postoffice, was injured last week at Marion, Ind., in an interurban wreck. He was brought to Indianapolis Wednesday, and is under the care of Dr. J. H. Ward at his sanitarium. Mr. R. H. Embry returned home Tuesday from New York City, where she completed her course in French Modeling. During her stay she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. M.Call. Among the many social functions given in her honor was the reception given by Madames J. W. Williams and Mr. McCall. She reports a fine trip. Mr. Roy Wenlock was agreeably surprised Monday evening in honor of his twentheth birthday. Among the many friends he received, he watched and chain presented by the members of the G. A. H. Club, of which he has been president for two years. Dearest friend, Mr. Wenlock, jolly good time was had by all, and highly appreciated by Mr. Wenlock. PHILLIPS' CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets—J. L. Thomp son, Pastor, 923 Paca Street. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. The pastor will preach his last sermons at 11 a.m. Sarmon at 11 a.m. Sarmon Conference J. A. Harvey at 12 p. m. All-in Conference October 18-22. All are invited. MOTORED TO MARION. Madam C. J. Walker Entertains Her Friends With Automobile Trip. Madam C. J. Walker, 640 North West street, motored to Marion, Ind. Sunday, in her new $2,700 Stevens-Duryea car, consisted of Misses Clera and Maud T. Komer, of Clera and Mo, with W. T. Komer at the wheel. While in Marion, they were the guests of Misses Clera, proved herself to a charming hostess. Miss T served dinner to her guests CLUB HOME NOTES There will be an entertainment and fish-fry at the Club home Wednesday, October 10, under the benefit of the home. Are invited. Mrs. S. R. Hubbard, of Pecorla, Ill., stopped at the home on her way from the school to place her two sons in the institution. KENTUCKY AND OHIO CONFERENCE. The Kentucky and Ohio Conference, Colored M. E. Church, will meet in Philips, Tennessee, on August 18-22. Bishop C. H. Phillips, D. D. will preside. There will be a number of distinguished visitors. Among them will be Dr. T. J. Moppins, Nashville, Tenn., Dr. K. McKinney and wife of Sherman, Tex. The conference is composed of a hundred preachers, delegates and missionaries. The church here has been increased by 38 adults and will take good care of the conference. Dr. L. Thompson, the pastor, is assistant secretary of the conference and will preach his last sermons Sunday. THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. One of the most wonderful evolutions in the burial of the dead in recent times is the material reduction in the cost of a funeral from that which was charged heretofore. One is made to gasp in surprise at the mere comparison of prices. This reduction in prices is available to the people only through dealing with the Manufacturing Undertaker direct. With his equipment to turn out large quantities of wares on the "quick sale and small profit basis," he is enabled thereby to offer the public the advantage of the middleman's profit. For instance, a black broadcloth casket that cost usually through the retail undertaker from $50.00 to $60.00 can be secured from the manufacturing undertaker at $30.00. These undertakers do not exact the customer to engage him to conduct the entire funeral, but will allow the purchaser to secure any undertaker he may desire, they simply delivering to the undertaker of your choice the goods you buy. The interment of the dead is a grewsome subject, considered from any standpoint, yet the commercialization of the dead is a complex matter, with stages of evolution, until there are to-day just as distinct bargains to be had, if one looks around, as there are to be found in any other branch of staple commerce. Is it now then common sense that these are all dead, or are they merely as badly as any other bargain? Should a maudy sentiment usurp common sense in the matter of a funeral any more than any other commercial proposition, when the sum of thirty to fifty dollars is to be in all sense of reason we answer NO! After careful consideration of this situation The Freeman has seen fit to inform us of the most thorough manner, and the results of its finding has been the acceptance of the publicity put out by the reliable firm of Heiner & Hockensmith, perhaps the best in the State, and among the oldest. We back up every, statement contained in their announcement, which is to be found in this issue, setting forth prices and conditions of business, and doubt that may exist in the minds of the overly skeptical may be set at rest by consulting us by phone or mail, and we will be able to provide you with the correct correspondence through the mails should be accompanied with a two-cent stamp for reply. THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING CO. NEWPORT (ARK.) DOTS. Miss Lizzie Davis our regular music teacher, left for her home at Cotton Plant Friday....Edgar Smith, manager of the 400 Pressing club, has opened a new room for everybody to wear....The Haggan has opened up its dining room again....Jolly Larkins and Smart Set are billed here for this season....The Millionaire Tramp will open the open season on Friday. The staff man at the "400 Tailoring Co." shop, 420, Leave us your news for The Freeman....The young colored men of Newport, Ark, met October 2d and organized a brass band, this organization will be under a auspice of Circle of the World. The following officers were elected: President, Henry Buckingham; secretary, Milton S. Hampton; financial board, Ewing, Henry Buckingham, Hampton, Currie, E. C. Cleveland; vice-president, A. L Magnus; asst. secretary, M. L Nunn. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE ODD FELLOWS HAVE SPECIAL SERMON PREACHED MME. LILLIAN JONES GIVES A RECITAL The Membership Campaign of the Y. M. C. A. Promises to be a Success—Great Interest Manifested in Base Ball Series. By Lee L. Brown. (1006 West chestnut Street.) LOUISVILE, Ky., Special. There was a special sermon preached to the Odd Fellows last Sunday at the Chestnut Street Methodist Church. The Uniform Bank, marched through the streets quietly without a brass hand and the usual crowd of children and loafers who usually make a parade disgusting. Madam Lillian Jones of Denver, Col., the great vocalist, gave a recital at the Calvary Baptist Church, Fifth and York streets, last Thursday evening. She was assisted by some of the best local talent in the city. The two hundred in one day membership campaign of the Y. M. C. A. promises to be a success next Monday, October 10. She has been aroused in this effort and the work she busy interesting the men in this great movement. Plans are being drawn for the improvements which will include gymnasium, swimming pool, baths, boys work and other features. The Bible school under the direst Rev. W. H. Dickerson has opened for the term and from present indications promises to be very successful. Quite an interest has been aroused in reference to the series of games between Louisville Cubs (colored) and the Reckitt Benckiser (white) for the championship of Kentucky. The Reckitt has from all the best white teams in the city and state, while the Cubs have defeated some of the best colored teams. The Cubs have also won many games, one. Next Sunday will be the deciding game. One of the largest crowds ever seen at a local game is expected to be present to root for their respective teams. W. M. Alexander, national grand master of the Mosaic Templars of America, is in the city. He will deliver a lecture by Y. M. Coyle at the city night. The order reports $2,554.10 million all claims paid up to date. Branches will be organized in this city. M. H. Harrison, state grand master of Kentucky, accompanied the national grand master. Miss Julia S. Young, for a long time editor of the Kentucky Standard, has accepted a position in Frankfort, Ky. Hon. Ed. Green, member of the Illinois legislature and well known lawyer of Chicago, has been in the city during the week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coles. Mr. W. T. Reeves who has served as a faithful assistant to Mr. Bullock who is Secretary of the Colored Branch Y. M. ... left this week for Howard University. * * * Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Louise Beal to Mr. William Wrighton, Monday evening, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. Second and Broadway A, M. E. Z. Church. Mr. Richard Irwin and wife who have been visiting in Forest, Ky., returned to the city after a stay of several weeks. Mr. Irvin is much improved in health. Mr. Henry Japhein, of Chicago, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Jessie Morehead of West Walnut street has moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Marguerite Brashear, mother of Mrs. William Worley, of West Chestnut and Mrs. William Worley, the city's beloved stay in Bloomington, Ind., and Chicago, Ill., visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Perkins of Lexington, Ky., are in the city as the guests of Miss Salome Worthington of West Walnut street. Mr. Richard Reed the well known colored detective of Cincinnati, was in the city last week on special business. Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Hamilton of Danville, Ky., enjoyed a few hours stay in the city last Sunday as the guests of Mrs. Mary Bullitt of Prentice street. Mr. Henry Craig of Danville, Ky., was in the city last week visiting his father, Mr. Hocker. Lawyer B. O. Smith, the Grand Attorney for the K. of P. Lodges of the State of Kentucky, passed through the city last week en route to Lexington, Ky. The Louisville Oratorio Society will give a Vesper service in the interest of the Francis Ellen Harper Industrial school. Visiting Mrs. C. C. Chearsal October 16th at the Y. M. C. A. building. This organization is composed of some of the best solists in the city. Madam Hackley is expected in the city very soon as the guest of Mrs. Cooper of West Chestnut street. Mrs. Blanche Estil of Lexington, Ky., has returned to her home after several weeks stay as the guest of Mrs. John Lee of Esquire street. Quite a number of teachers have been appointed recently to fill vacancies in the public schools. The Thirteenth and Green streets schools are fast filling up by the public. In spite of the work of the white citizens this school has been given to the colored pupils. Prof. Cotter is serving as principal. ** The races at Churchill Downs close this week. The scene shifts to Latonia, Ky. Many persons are wiser now than they were before the meeting started and their bank accounts will not be as large. Miss Nellie Hughes, principal of Wilson street night school, is in Chicago on a business trip. ** The Walnut Street Theater which is now under new management has thrown open its doors to colored patrons (not up the alley through side doors, as was case under former management, but colored patrons) and the regular way, the accommodations are much better than afforded by some of the other houses. We mention this fact because a number of people were not aware of the changes in the way they were because they did not care to be humiliated by going up the alley to gain entrance. We are delighted this week to mention one of the teachers of the Western School, known to most every boy and girl in the country, the most excellent service for many years, have reference to Miss Georgia Moore. She has shown herself to be possessed of tact, has enthusiasm, ability to govern, in short, all the highest elements of a successful teacher. --- The Womens Outdoor League composed of some of the leading white women in the city have taken steps towards the removal of a not known "Buzzard's Roost." They say that it is very normal and is a hiding place for many criminals. We are proud to learn of this step and hope that the league will combine with other similar organizations to move hundreds of other resorts that serve to demoralize our people. We hope that they will assist in having the alleys cleaned, have the landmarks who change our people excessive rents and who will not repair these houses and will not arrange proper drainage. Buzzard Roost is a palace beside some of the resorts in the city. During the taking of the last week of the war, the army was forced to serve as census enumerator and were forced to go into some places where the conditions were horrible, in fact, one of the towns had no idea how the other half lives. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, a Jew, will give $25,000, providing $75,000 is raised in the city of Indianapolis. The colored ministers together with some of our leading business men in conference, have said that they believe at least $15,000 could be raised from our own people. If this be the case, and it does not see many Herculean task for thirty-five or forty thousand people, then it is possible for Indianapolis to have erected for her colored young men a Y. M. C. A. buildin, costing in the neighborhood of $100,000. It is simply a question as to whether something shall be done now, or whether the splendid work of construction of the past shall go for naught. The work has reached its limit under present conditions and yet it has not commenced to touch the field of possibility. Indianapolis colored citizens cannot afford to let this opportunity go by. If they do, it is no telling what the future for them will be. The trial is on; the test will soon be made; the verdict will be rendered from which there will be no appeal; and what that verdict will be, depends almost entirely upon the colored citizens themselves. Come on, men of Indianapolis. "Get Together." COLUMBUS, KY., DOTS. Our little burg was taken by surprise last Monday evening by the marriage of the Rev. J. D. Thompson, pastor of the M. E. church at Dixon, Tennessee, to Mrs. E. chernman of De Sobie, Ohio, the seventh manm of the old and troubled friend of Principal David V. Bohannon, of this city...Many of the visitors to St. Louis during Velled Prophets' week have returned home...Among the visitors to St. Louis, L. Walker, Mrs. Fannie Quigley, Mrs. Zodia Johnson, Miss Adella Buggand, Mrs. Della Phason are on the sick list. Mr. Monroe Bondrent has closed his restaurant for the season...Mr. George James has elected a member of the Collegiate Board of Trustees last Saturday. Read The Freeman. BUSINESS LOCALS. Bakery and lunch—2838 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. J. Johnson, proprietress. AGENTS WANTED—To sell Indian Herbs, the finest medicine in the world; made of pure herbs. We pay agents 50 free, and you don't send any medicine free, so you don't send any money to get the goods; just send me your name and address. ALONZO ALEXANDER, Pensacola, Fla. Music for all occasions by the Capital City Trio. Address E. F. Herron, 417 West Fifteenth street, Indianapolis, Ind., New phone, 4987. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. FOR RENT—Rooms, modern, 231 West Eleventh street. Harris Martin's cafe and restaurant, 118 South Champaign St., Youngstown, O, open day and night. 10-28 FOR RENT—Elegantly furnished rooms, team neat, electric lights, baths and telephones. Van Dry Danke, 444 West Vermont street. When in Champaign, if you want something to eat and plenty of l. rhytto, etching to eat and plenty, something good and clean, and more of it, stop at 77 East Maithe and O. E. Keen, proprietor and manager. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 dollars, to the care of others; will cure you. Address R. P. Blodau, drug; Indiangallus, Ind. THE WILKERSON HOTEL. Phone New 4687. European plan cafe stopping on American plan. Our motto: Good service, moderate prices. James F. Wilkerson, prop., 815 N. Senate Ave. Ladies' Exchange I hope to see all of my old friends as in the past, and as many new ones as possible. Nicely Furnished Rooms. The Traveling Public Solicited. Make Your Selections Now Before Sizes are Broken. Notice our Window HUTCHINSON'S k = Over Boot S 8 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis HUTCH ..Walk = Over 28 North Pennsylv PEARL ROLLER MILLS FRANCY ANCHOR FLOUR WL ROUSE & SON INDIANAPOLIS, IN 927-782-8881 Safe, Sane, methods have been instrument ness of this e, Sane, Conserva been instrumental in building up the Safe, Sane, Conservative methods have been instrumental in building up the large busi ness of this Strong Company Your savings and sur- Now is the time to start The Indiana Tr A Home for $1,52,000 Paid-Up Capital and Earned Surv Bloom's Meet all demands. Traveling or storage. on now, $250 up. Fall lines out cases and identically. Open evenings till 9 o'clock. S 229 East Washington BLO Karstan DYE WORK FANCY CLEANING AND DYEING Phones New, 2828) GOODS CALLED FOR Main, 5217) AND DELIVERED THINKING A We Have 6—BIG Y We Invite Your Patronage vice and the P —BOTH A. B. Meyer Main Office, Fleming Fall S My $30 and $35 Suits are H My Goods a 25 West Ohio St. Our Complete Silk Lined Broadclo $30 This Silk Lined as illustrated, in a complete $65,000 balming, washing, dressing and sl and one carriage to any cemetery, or since we first opened our establ Finest Equipment and We Make Conditions, Therefore We still do, and always have save ALL CASKETS. Silk-lined Couch O up. Prompt and personal attention HEINER & HOCKEN PHONES, MAIN 1493; NEW 1493. savings and surplus accounts soli- cies the time to start. Indiana Trust Company A Home for Savings. Up Capital and Earned Surplus is pledged to you to protect Tom's Trunk Is. Traveling or storage. Are dust-proof and moth-proof. Full line suit cases and bags. 50¢ up. Money loaned on evenings till 9 o'clock; Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. Opposite BLOOM'S erstadtBr DYE WORKS, (INC) CLEANING AND DYEING OF LADIES' & GENT'S GAR 828) GOODS CALLED FOR 217 AND DELIVERED 1435 North Illin KING ABOUT CO We Have Lots of it BIG YARDS Your Patronage on the Merits of service and the Prices we Quote. B. Meyer & Company Main Office, 19 N. Penna. St. coming the Tail Fall Styles And $35 Suits are Honestly Tailored and My Goods are All Wool St Ohio St. Established Complete $65.00 Fun Lined Broadcloth Caskets, $20 and This Silk Lined Broadcloth Caskets in a complete $65.00 funeral, including caskets, dressing, dressing and shaving, lady attendant, cage to any cemetery. This has been our price for first opened our establishment. Equipment and Service in the Case Conditions, Therefore Do not Have to Meet and always have saved you from one-third to S. Silk-lined Couch Caskets have always been and personal attention to all calls. R & HOCKENSMITH The Original UNDER 1493; NEW 1493. 922 NORTH PENNSY Your savings and surplus accounts solicited. Now is the time to start. $1.52.0005 Paid-Up Capital and Earned Surplus is pledged to you to protect your deposit. Bloom's Trunks! Meet all demands. Traveling or storage. Are dust-proof and moth-proof. Special sale on now. $2 50 up. Full line suit cases and bags. 50c up. Money loaned on valuables confidentially. Open evenings till 9 o'clock; Saturdays, 10:30 p. m. Opposite courthouse. 229 East Washington BLOOM'S Telephone Main 251 KarstadtBros. DYE WORKS, (INC.) FANCY CLEANING AND DYEING OF LADIES' & GENT'S GARMENTS. Phones New, 2828) GOODS CALLED FOR {1435 North Illinois Street Main, 5217} AND DELIVERED 6-BIG YARDS--6 We Invite Your Patronage on the Merits of Our Service and the Prices we Quote. BOTH PHONES A. B. Meyer & Company Main Office, 19 N. Penna. St. My $30 and $35 Suits are Honestly Tailored and Trimmed My Goods are All Wool 25 West Ohio St. Established 1887 S30 This Silk Lined Broadcloth Casket as illustrated, in a complete $65.00 funeral, including casket, box, embalming, washing, dressing and shaving, lady attendant, crepe, hearse and one carriage to any cemetery. This has been our price for two years, or since we first opened our establishment. Finest Equipment and Service in the City We Make Conditions, Therefore Do not Have to Meet Them. We still do, and always have saved you from one-third to one-half on ALL CASKETS. Silk-lined Couch Caskets have always been from $1.50 up. Prompt and personal attention to all calls. HEINER & HOCKENSMITH The Original Independent UNDERTAKERS PHONES, MAIN 1493; NEW 1493. 922 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. First class ladies' and men's clothes for sale at 227 East Third street, Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. Mary Russell, Proprietor, Oct 21. WANTED—Ladies and gentlemen to join our postcard and correspondence club. Particulars for 10 cents. Ladies send photo. Write Daniel Braxton, Hinton, W. Va. Oct. 21. --- BEN BLAKE FURY our Window CHINSON'S er Boot Shop.. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis THE Cooks' Pride! A FLOUR THAT SATISFIES It makes the wholesome loaf. Include it in your next order, you can not go amiss. Mill Cor. Washington and Davidson St. Elevator 142-144 S. Alabama St. Tel. Milla Prospect, 8270; New, phone 1771-K. Elevat- tor, both phones 90. Wm. Rouse & Son Indianapolis e, Conservative mental in building up the large busi- surplus accounts solicited. start. Trust Company, home for Savings. Surplus is pledged to you to protect your deposit. Trunks! Page. Are dust-proof and moth-proof. Special sale and bags. 50c up. Money loaned on valuables co- ock: Saturdays, 10:30 p. m. Opposite courthouse BOOM'S Telephone Main 251 AdtBros. WORKS, (INC) MANNING OF LADIES' & GENT'S GARMENTS. DED FOR 1435 North Illinois Street ABOUT COAL? Have Lots of it YARDS--6 Manage on the Merits of Our Ser- e Prices we Quote. PHONES Mer & Company e, 19 N. Penna. St. g the Tailor Styles He Honestly Tailored and Trimmed Is are All Wool Established 1887 Rate $65.00 Funeral Woolloth Caskets, $20 and Up $30 Red Broadcloth Casket $65.00 funeral, including casket, box, em- broidery, lady attendant, crepe, hearse ery. This has been our price for two years, establishment. It and Service in the City Before Do not Have to Meet Them. We saved you from one-third to one-half on which Caskets have always been from $5.00 tion to all calls. KENSMITH The Original Independent UNDERTAKERS 922 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. Hotel Dale Cape May, N. J. Special rates for Fall and Winter. Service unsurpassed in America Write for Literature. E. W. DABE, Proprietor. P. L. HENRY & CO. BROTHERS